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Is UCF a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$130,068 Avg Total Cost

University of Central Florida Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UCF degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UCF annual value report below.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 20% National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Good Price

University of Central Florida is ranked #440 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

University of Central Florida is priced well for the kind of quality education they provide and thus has earned a good price recognition from College Factual's analysis.

National Value Ranking  440 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  80.37 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $130,068 For That Piece of Paper

The average UCF student's degree will cost an estimated $130,068. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,033 and a typical 4.48 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$29,033
Average Years to Graduate4.48
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$130,068

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about UCF cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$68,127 In-State With Aid
$152,289 Avg Cost No Aid
4.48 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how UCF value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$152,289#0F
All Students$130,068#440A-
Only Students Receiving Aid$118,102#121A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$102,314#F
All Students$80,093#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$68,127#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Florida.

About 94% of UCF students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UCF financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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