Admissions Factors
What University of Central Florida Looks For
University of Central Florida rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and standardized test scores.
How University of Central Florida rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
42.8%
25,522 of 59,629 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
15.9%
343 of 2,157 who stayed on it
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 4.18. 33% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Central Florida look for in applicants?
University of Central Florida rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and standardized test scores.
Does University of Central Florida consider legacy status?
University of Central Florida rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does University of Central Florida track demonstrated interest?
University of Central Florida rates the level of an applicant's interest as "considered".
What is University of Central Florida's waitlist acceptance rate?
2,157 students stayed on the waitlist and 343 were admitted, a rate of 15.9%. The number changes a lot from year to year because it depends on how many admitted students enroll.
Source: University of Central Florida’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
