by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CF degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CF measures up.
CF is ranked #1,195 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Florida, it ranks #38 of 132 for value.
Among the majors CF offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #71 of 266 |
| Interior Design Management | #71 of 266 |
| Early Childhood Education | #84 of 446 |
| Teacher Education | #84 of 446 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #115 of 789 |
| Education | #147 of 960 |
| Registered Nursing | #211 of 966 |
| Nursing | #211 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #277 of 1,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #277 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed CF value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
College of Central Florida is ranked #70 out of #140 in Florida for quality and #38 out of #132 for Florida value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the CF financial aid page to be sure.
College of Central Florida is ranked #1,195 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
College of Central Florida is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CF costs about $14,252. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $57,007 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,645 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,088 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,252 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $57,007 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CF net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What CF costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CF degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,580 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,007 | #1,195 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,352 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,580 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,007 | #38 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,352 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CF shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,407 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,368 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,396 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,654 |
| Over $110K | $17,950 |
About 67% of CF undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,343 per year. Get more details on the CF financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the CF net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.