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University of Central Florida, also referred to as UCF, is a public space grant university established in 1963. It was founded as the Florida Technological University. The campus of UCF spreads over 1,415 acres of land. There are more than 45,000 students enrolled at this university including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students.
The university offers bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees as well as certificates and specialist degrees in nearly 100 separate courses of study. These courses are taught mostly at the main campus. In addition, there are 12 other colleges under this university:
The athletics teams of UCF are known as the UCF Knights. The mascot is the Knightro. The team colors are black and old gold. There are more than 15 active varsity sports teams that play football, basketball, baseball, and soccer among others.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality.
Admission at Central Florida is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 640.
Central Florida has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Central Florida had 48,398 students enrolled (42,534 full-time equivalent).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Conference USA.
Central Florida is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Central Florida is a public, multi-campus, metropolitan research university, dedicated to serving its surrounding communities with their diverse and expanding populations, technological corridors, and international partners. The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the global community."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL 32816
General Phone: (407) 823-2000
http://www.ucf.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 2,259 | business, finance, accounting, business management, marketing, MIS, managerial economics, non-profit management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 1,716 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, history, anthropology, sociology, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 1,356 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, special ed, educational administration, school counseling, social science teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 944 | psychology, physical therapy, organizational psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Engineering | 743 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, various engineering courses, environmental engineering, materials engineering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 506 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Hospitality | 491 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Media | 458 | mass communication, advertising, radio and television, journalism |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 458 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Science | 405 | bacteriology, biology, physics, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, chemistry courses, biotechnology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 390 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 298 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 261 | multimedia, cinematography, photography, film studies |
| Family and Social Work | 231 | social work, public administration, social service professions |
| Law | 217 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 194 | health care administration, medical records admin |
| Engineering Technician | 117 | mechanical engineering related tech, computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Fine Arts | 72 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 70 | drama |
| Mathematics | 61 | systems science and theory, applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics |
| Art Studies | 38 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 32 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 28 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 27 | music performance |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Florida in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 9,007 | 82 |
| Master's degree | 1,882 | 69 |
| Associate's degree | 247 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 206 | 22 |
| Post-master's certificate | 41 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Central Florida had a total enrollment of 48,398 students (42,534 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 90% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New York | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
Central Florida offers campus housing for 10,098 of its 42,534 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28,659 | 13,831 | 48% | 6,315 | 46% |
| Men | 12,507 | 6,037 | 48% | 2,947 | 49% |
| Women | 16,152 | 7,758 | 48% | 3,368 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,947 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,427 |
| Room and board | $ 8,574 |
| Room charge | $ 4,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,742 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,076 |
Financial Aid:
Central Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 395400)
Central Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 371 | 149 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 184 | 88 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 209 | 246 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 33 | $159,935 | 11 | $174,350 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $120,219 | 3 | $135,141 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $137,500 | 3 | $132,240 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $62,989 | 34 | $61,098 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $96,525 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 60 | $134,112 | 51 | $94,065 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 151 | $112,858 | 33 | $105,386 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 183 | $78,673 | 107 | $72,718 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 173 | $66,096 | 95 | $58,125 |
| Instructor | academic year | 98 | $44,965 | 138 | $43,339 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 36 | $57,638 | 14 | $48,613 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 641 | $76,997 | 387 | $60,573 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 188 | 169 | 357 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 9 | 38 | 47 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 116 | 162 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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