2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$11,575
Net Price
36%
Admitted
40%
Enrolled
75%
Graduation Rate
30/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Central Florida
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 70,310. In 2021, there were 1,915 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #4 in Florida and ranks #112 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
1,915
Total Enrollment
70,310
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for University of Central Florida
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Florida Rank
Combining ranking factors for 47 schools that offer psychology degrees in Florida, University of Central Florida ranks #4.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Central Florida ranks #112.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Central Florida offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers General Psychology and Social Work. At the master level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 18 | – |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 47 | – |
| General Psychology | 1,389 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | – | 20 | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | – | 18 | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 9 | – |
| Social Work | 132 | 21 | 233 | – |
| Total Graduates | 1,521 | 28 | 349 | 17 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 48,929 students applied to the University of Central Florida. The university admitted 36% and 40% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Florida universities is 12,348. On average, all Florida institutions admit 67% and 32% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Central Florida students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 92%. Compared to all Florida four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Central Florida is 75%, compared to 53% for all Florida universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 16%.
Compare UCF to Florida Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Central Florida to the average of all Florida four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UCF
48,929
Applicants
36%
Percent Admitted
40%
Percent Enrolled
92%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
FL Colleges
12,348
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
32%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,807 or 74% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 630 or 26% part-time faculty members employed at University of Central Florida. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,551 or 64%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UCF
30 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
74%
Percent Full-Time
26%
Percent Part-Time
64%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
FL Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
50%
Percent Full-Time
50%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Central Florida the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,478, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,916 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,956.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Central Florida in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Central Florida | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,498 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,970 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,468 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $4,478 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $22,146 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $6,916 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,956 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $8,872 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Central Florida is $11,575. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Central Florida presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $4,468 | $5,517 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,256 | $7,073 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,426 | $10,032 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,129 | $14,265 |
| $110,001 and more | $15,399 | $15,761 |
Compare University of Central Florida to all Florida universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UCF
$22,146
Cost to Attend
$7,747
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$11,575
Net Price
FL Colleges
$37,581
Cost to Attend
$13,656
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,213
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 7,168 or 94%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 44,359 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,747.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 44,359 | $7,747 |
| Pell Grants | 21,281 | $4,871 |
| Federal Student Loans | 16,123 | $6,600 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Central Florida to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UCF
44,359
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
21,281
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
16,123
Federal Student Loans
20%
Federal Student Loans
FL Colleges
6,386
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
2,974
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
2,772
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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