University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan research university located in Orlando, one of the most visited cities in the world. UCF benefits from a diverse faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment, a high quality of life, and opportunities to grow, learn and succeed. With more than 70,000 students, UCF is the largest university by enrollment in Florida and one of the largest universities in the nation. It has more than 12,000 employees and an operating budget of $2.1 billion. UCF researchers received $212.9 million in fiscal year 2021 for funded research. In Fall 2021, the freshman class had an average SAT combined score of 1325, the Burnett Honors College enrolled 491 new students, and the number of incoming National Merit Scholars ranked UCF among the top 25 colleges and universities.