University Of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida, a member institution of the State University System of Florida, is located in Orlando. It was founded in 1963 as the Florida Technological University and was renamed the University of Central Florida in 1978.

The main campus sits on 1,415 acres, with 600 of those set aside for lakes, woods and an arboretum. In addition, there are 11 regional campuses.

More than 53,000 students attend the school, which was listed in "The 361 Best Colleges: 2006 Edition" by The Princeton Review.

The University of Central Florida offers various baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral programs through the following colleges:

• Burnett Honors College
• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Business Administration
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Computer Science
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Health and Public Affairs
• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• College of Optics and Photonics
• College of Sciences
• Rosen College of Hospitality Management

University of Central Florida founded the Space Education and Research Center in 1990 and is a member of the NASA Space grant colleges group.

UCF has an 85,000 square foot Recreation and Wellness Center. A 10,000-seat Arena and a 45,000-seat football stadium were opened in 2007.

In 2007-08, the university's professors received $111.8 million in research funding, with contracts and grants coming from federal, state and industry partners.

UCF's famous alumni include John Bersia, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writer; William N. Parsons, former director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center; Theresa Schefstad, founder and former president, CEO and director of Raymond James, Inc.; Allen Weiss, president of Worldwide Operations of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; actors David Blue ("Ugly Betty") and Cheryl Hines; Jermaine Taylor, NBA shooting guard for Houston Rockets, 2009 Conference for USA Player of the Year; and Michelle Akers, soccer player named to FIFA Top 100.

University Of Central Florida Highlights

Where University Of Central Florida stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, photography and commercial art, business and management, medical adminstration, and hospitality.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High faculty salary.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Central Florida Students

The student enrollment at Central Florida was 48,398 in 2007 (39,639 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Central Florida participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Central Florida provides on-campus housing for 10,184 of its 39,639 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 23 meals weekly.

Central Florida Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Central Florida is in the Conference USA for major sports.

Central Florida offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 188 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 169 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .

Central Florida Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: