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See costs, majors, and admissions information.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/university-of-central-florida\/\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/university-of-central-florida\/\"\n },\n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"EDsmart\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\"\n },\n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"EDsmart\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\"\n },\n \"articleBody\": \"University of Central Florida is a public university in Orlando, FL. Students most often pursue Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering and Computer Engineering. Academically, students benefit from a 28:1 student-faculty ratio. Peer cohorts and advising networks provide scaffolding that keeps newcomers anchored during demanding semesters. EDsmart calculates return on investment at 98.5%, roughly 48.6 points higher than typical outcomes. 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Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and EDsmart's 2026 rankings.<\/p>\n \n \n <div class=\"school-overview\"><p>University of Central Florida is a public university in Orlando, FL. Students most often pursue Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering and Computer Engineering.<\/p><p>Academically, students benefit from a 28:1 student-faculty ratio. Peer cohorts and advising networks provide scaffolding that keeps newcomers anchored during demanding semesters.<\/p><p>EDsmart calculates return on investment at 98.5%, roughly 48.6 points higher than typical outcomes. It's a compelling fit for students who appreciate an encouraging campus with room to explore.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-badge-column\">\n <div class=\"grade-badge\">\n <div class=\"grade\">A-<\/div>\n <div class=\"label\">Ranking<\/div>\n <div class=\"rank\">#243 of 6,119<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" class=\"grade-badge-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How We Rank Schools<\/a>\n <span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Lower tuition<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Public school option<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <section class=\"at-a-glance\" id=\"at-a-glance\">\n <div class=\"at-a-glance-title\">At a Glance<\/div>\n <div class=\"at-a-glance-grid\">\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Ranking<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">#243 of 6,119 (Top 4%)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Tuition<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">Not reported<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Net Price<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$10,411<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">40.1%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Transfer Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">8.7%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student Population<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">Not reported<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student-Faculty<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">28:1<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Graduation Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">78.0%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Retention Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">Not reported<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">6-Yr Earnings<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$47,137<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">ROI<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">98.5%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"best-for\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who is University of Central Florida Best For?<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n A quick look at who tends to feel most at home here based on outcomes and campus context.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"best-for-grid\"><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Momentum seekers needing high retention<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Families tracking affordability closely<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n <div class=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"stickyNav\">\n <div class=\"sticky-nav-inner\">\n <nav class=\"sticky-nav-content\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\">\n <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"nav-tab active\">Overview<\/a>\n <a href=\"#best-for\" class=\"nav-tab\">Best For<\/a>\n <a href=\"#scores\" class=\"nav-tab\">EDsmart Grades<\/a>\n <a href=\"#financial\" class=\"nav-tab\">Cost & Aid<\/a>\n <a href=\"#career\" class=\"nav-tab\">ROI & Outcomes<\/a>\n <a href=\"#acceptance\" class=\"nav-tab\">Acceptance<\/a>\n <a href=\"#programs\" class=\"nav-tab\">Academics<\/a>\n <a href=\"#online\" class=\"nav-tab\">Online<\/a>\n <a href=\"#demographics\" class=\"nav-tab\">Student Demographics<\/a>\n <a href=\"#our-take\" class=\"nav-tab\">Our Take<\/a>\n <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"nav-tab\">FAQ<\/a>\n <a href=\"#similar\" class=\"nav-tab\">Similar Schools<\/a>\n <a href=\"#nearby\" class=\"nav-tab\">Nearby Schools<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact-info\" class=\"nav-tab\">Contact<\/a>\n <a href=\"#methodologyBox\" class=\"nav-tab\">Methodology<\/a>\n <\/nav>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"scores\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">EDsmart Scores Summary<\/h2>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Overall Ranking<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success);\">#243 of 6,119<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Top 4% of all institutions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Score<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-white);\">86.0 \/ 100 (national index)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Curved score (top institution = 100.0)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Value Rating<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-aqua);\">4.30 \/ 5<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Based on ROI and outcomes<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"category-grades\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"A\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Completion<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">A<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#176 of 6,119<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B+\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Affordability<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B+<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#383 of 6,119<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"C+\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Support<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">C+<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,427 of 6,119<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Career Outcomes<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#809 of 6,119<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">University of Central Florida graduates 78.0% of students within six years and does not report first-year retention. Affordability earns a B+ compared with similar schools.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How we calculate this \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"financial\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cost & Financial Aid<\/h2>\n <section class=\"quick-answers\"><h3>Quick Answers<\/h3><div class=\"data-grid\"><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What does it cost?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Depends on income<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">$5,816-$17,681 annual net price based on family income.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#financial\">Review brackets \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What's the graduation rate?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">78.0% finish within six years. 54.8% complete in four years.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What are job outcomes?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">82.7% of alumni are employed within three years of leaving. Median earnings six years after entry are $47,137. Pay varies by major.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#programs\">Explore majors \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,196,140,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,179,198,0.15) 100%); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate<\/div>\n <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">The costs shown are averages. Use University of Central Florida's net price calculator to get an estimate based on your family's financial situation.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/finaid.ucf.edu\/net-price-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 17px; display: inline-block; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;\">Calculate Your Net Price \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Total Degree Cost Summary<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">4-Year Total Cost (Pay with Cash)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white);\">$92,532<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$23,133 \u00d7 4 years<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">Average Total Cost (Pay with Financial Aid)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">$47,844<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$10,411 \u00d7 4.6 years average<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Time to Degree<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.6;\">\n <strong>Average:<\/strong> 4.6 years | <strong>4-Year Rate:<\/strong> 54.8% | <strong>6-Year Rate:<\/strong> 78.0%\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n Most students finish in about four to five years. Four-year completion is 54.8% and six-year completion is 78.0%.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Annual Cost Comparison<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Cash<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$23,133<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Financial Aid<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$10,411<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Cost of Undergraduate Attendance<\/h3>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.<\/p>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\" open>\n <summary style=\"padding: 18px 24px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); list-style: none;\">View cost of attendance line items<\/summary>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\">\n <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n <thead>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Costs to Consider<\/th>\n <th style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Price<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Tuition and Fees<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Not reported<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Books and Supplies<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Not reported<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Room and Board<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Not reported<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Other Expenses<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Not reported<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Total On-Campus Cost<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;\">$23,133<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n Tip: focus on the rows that match your living plan\u2014commuters can swap in off-campus estimates while residential students should budget for housing, meals, and incidental fees.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Students Receiving Aid<\/h3>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 15px 20px; align-items: center;\">\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Pell Grant<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 0.0%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">0.0%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Federal Loan<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 0.0%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">0.0%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n Use these bars to gauge how many classmates rely on need-based dollars\u2014lower Pell or loan shares may signal a wealthier student body or generous institutional grants.\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> Only 0.0% of University of Central Florida students receive Pell Grants \u2014 far below the national average, underscoring equity challenges.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;\">Net Price by Family Income<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Average annual net price after financial aid, based on family income. Your actual cost may vary depending on your specific financial situation.\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$0 - $30,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$5,816<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 32.9%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $0-$30K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$30,001 - $48,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$7,174<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 40.6%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $30K-$48K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$48,001 - $75,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$10,128<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 57.3%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $48K-$75K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$75,001 - $110,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$14,902<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 84.3%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $75K-$110K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$110,001+<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$17,681<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 100.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $110K+\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Understanding These Numbers:<\/strong> Net price varies significantly by income level. Net prices range from $5,816 to $17,681 depending on family income. Use University of Central Florida's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.\n <\/p>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">4-Year Total Cost Estimates:<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px;\">\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$0-$30K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$26,172<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$30K-$48K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$32,283<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$48K-$75K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$45,576<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$75K-$110K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$67,059<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-warning); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">AFFORDABILITY ALERT<\/div>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <strong>If your family earns $75K-$110K:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$14,902\/year<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n <strong>If your family earns $110K+:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$17,681\/year<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <a href=\"#financial\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block;\">See all income brackets \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"career\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">ROI & Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Return on Investment<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 12px;\">98.5%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Based on 6-year median earnings vs. total degree cost<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">6-Year Median Earnings<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$47,137<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10-Year Median Earnings<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$47,137<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Average Years to Graduate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.6 years<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Average Student Debt<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$15,000<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Repayment Rate (3yr)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">58.9%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Employment Rate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">82.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduate Earnings Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Earnings range for University of Central Florida graduates 6 years after enrollment, showing the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile. This illustrates the variation in outcomes across different majors and career paths.<\/p>\n <div style=\"height: 120px;\">\n <canvas id=\"earningsRangeChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n Graduates earn a median of $47,137 six years after enrollment \u2014 roughly 8% above the national median.\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Payback Period<\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">1.02 years<\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px;\">Total Degree Cost \u00f7 Annual Earnings<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">University of Central Florida vs. National Average<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Comparison of key performance metrics showing how University of Central Florida's outcomes compare to the national average across earnings, graduation rates, retention, ROI, and employment. This contextualizes University of Central Florida's performance within the broader higher education landscape.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"comparisonChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> University of Central Florida graduates earn $47,137 median six years after enrollment, +8% above the national average. Earnings vary significantly by major\u2014research your field's outcomes.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"acceptance\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Acceptance & Selectivity<\/h2>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Getting In<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">40.1%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Moderately Selective<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">National Average<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">69%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Average acceptance rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Evidence-Based Reading<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">610-680<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Math<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">590-670<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Writing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">ACT Composite<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">25-29<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT & ACT<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Required<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">0<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">95.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">5.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Retention Rate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Graduation Rate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">78.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Student-Faculty Ratio<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">28:1<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">How to Get Into University of Central Florida<\/h3>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">1. Meet Academic Requirements:<\/strong> \n University of Central Florida requires strong academic performance. Aim for test scores within the reported ranges and maintain a competitive GPA. Most admitted students rank in the top 10% of their high school class.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">2. Build a Strong Application:<\/strong> \n Beyond test scores, focus on crafting compelling essays, securing strong letters of recommendation, and highlighting extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">3. Understand Selectivity:<\/strong> \n With an acceptance rate of 40.1%, University of Central Florida is moderately selective. Consider applying early decision if available, as early applicants often have higher acceptance rates.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">4. Financial Planning:<\/strong> \n Review the net price calculator and financial aid options early. Many students receive significant aid, making the actual cost lower than the sticker price.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\">\n <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Contact the admissions office directly for the most current application requirements, deadlines, and any special programs (like early decision or early action) that might improve your chances.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> University of Central Florida accepts 40.1% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Focus on strong academics, meaningful extracurriculars, and compelling essays to stand out. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1200 and 1350 on the SAT.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"programs\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Academic Programs<\/h2>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Undergraduate Program Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Breakdown of the most popular majors and fields of study among University of Central Florida undergraduates. Psychology, General, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing, and Multi-\/Interdisciplinary Studies, General draw the most students.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"programsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Psychology, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">8.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">6.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Multi-\/Interdisciplinary Studies, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">6.1%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, Gen<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">5.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Biology, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">5.1%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.6%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">See more majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Business\/Commerce, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">3.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">3.6%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <div style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Highest Earning Programs<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Median earnings five years after graduation for each program. These figures help illustrate ROI by field of study and degree level.\n <\/p>\n\n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)<\/h4>\n \n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <canvas id=\"undergradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">1. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$99,495<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">2. Computer Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$99,037<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">3. Mechanical Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$92,483<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional high-earning majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">4. Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$89,759<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">5. Civil Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$86,452<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">6. Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$84,789<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">7. Industrial Engineering<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$83,520<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">8. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$82,872<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">9. Business\/Managerial Economics<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$77,643<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10. Finance and Financial Management Services<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$76,925<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Graduate Programs (Master's, Doctoral, Professional)<\/h4>\n \n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <canvas id=\"gradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">1. Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$158,974<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">2. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$116,181<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">3. Business\/Commerce, General (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$102,920<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional graduate majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">4. Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$100,713<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">5. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$98,585<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">6. Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$97,843<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">7. Civil Engineering (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$93,343<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">8. Industrial Engineering (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$92,990<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">9. Computational Science (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$90,724<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10. Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$87,158<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Program Choice Matters:<\/strong> Undergraduate: Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering grads earn $99,495\u201429% more than Finance and Financial Management Services ($76,925). Graduate: Engineering-Related Fields programs lead with $158,974 median earnings. Your program and degree level choice significantly impact career earnings.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"online\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Online Degrees & Distance Learning<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n College Scorecard reports fully online programs for University of Central Florida. Below are the most popular options based on the number of recent graduates, followed by a quick look at the breadth of online offerings by degree level.\n <br><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/data\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-link);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: U.S. Department of Education \u2013 College Scorecard<\/a><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Most Popular Online Degrees<\/h3>\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; list-style: disc;\">\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 824 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Biology, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 741 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Business\/Commerce, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 527 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 519 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 498 graduates)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; display: grid; gap: 18px;\">\n <div>\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px;\">What This School Offers Online, at a Glance<\/h3>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">College Scorecard flags the following online degree and certificate programs for this institution. Expand each credential level to view the complete list of available subjects.<\/p>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Bachelor's Degrees (52 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, General<\/li>\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Business\/Commerce, General<\/li>\n <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods<\/li>\n <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Health and Medical Administrative Services<\/li>\n <li>Finance and Financial Management Services<\/li>\n <li>Visual and Performing Arts, General<\/li>\n <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n <li>Accounting and Related Services<\/li>\n <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n <li>Marketing<\/li>\n <li>Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n <li>Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/li>\n <li>Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/li>\n <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Social Work<\/li>\n <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n <li>Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/li>\n <li>Economics<\/li>\n <li>Business\/Managerial Economics<\/li>\n <li>Public Administration<\/li>\n <li>Real Estate<\/li>\n <li>Natural Resources Conservation and Research<\/li>\n <li>Journalism<\/li>\n <li>Architecture<\/li>\n <li>Statistics<\/li>\n <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>Physics<\/li>\n <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n <li>Music<\/li>\n <li>Security Science and Technology<\/li>\n <li>Environmental\/Environmental Health Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Clinical\/Medical Laboratory Science\/Research and Allied Professions<\/li>\n <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n <li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n <li>Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions<\/li>\n <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n <li>Homeland Security<\/li>\n <li>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities<\/li>\n <li>Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods<\/li>\n <li>Materials Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Health and Physical Education\/Fitness<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Master's Degrees (45 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Business\/Commerce, General<\/li>\n <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods<\/li>\n <li>Student Counseling and Personnel Services<\/li>\n <li>Visual and Performing Arts, General<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Accounting and Related Services<\/li>\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n <li>Computational Science<\/li>\n <li>Health and Physical Education\/Fitness<\/li>\n <li>Multi-\/Interdisciplinary Studies, General<\/li>\n <li>Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions<\/li>\n <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Curriculum and Instruction<\/li>\n <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n <li>Nanotechnology<\/li>\n <li>Sociology<\/li>\n <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n <li>History<\/li>\n <li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n <li>City\/Urban, Community and Regional Planning<\/li>\n <li>Statistics<\/li>\n <li>Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language<\/li>\n <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Applied Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>Systems Science and Theory<\/li>\n <li>Music<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Physics<\/li>\n <li>Business\/Managerial Economics<\/li>\n <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n <li>Real Estate<\/li>\n <li>Systems Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Public Policy Analysis<\/li>\n <li>Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/li>\n <li>Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Doctoral Degrees (28 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Education, General<\/li>\n <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n <li>Applied Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/li>\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Physics<\/li>\n <li>Sociology<\/li>\n <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n <li>Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other<\/li>\n <li>Systems Science and Theory<\/li>\n <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n <li>Environmental\/Environmental Health Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Materials Engineering<\/li>\n <li>International Relations and National Security Studies<\/li>\n <li>Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology<\/li>\n <li>Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/li>\n <li>Statistics<\/li>\n <li>Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/li>\n <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Graduate\/Professional Certificates (28 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n <li>Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/li>\n <li>Student Counseling and Personnel Services<\/li>\n <li>Curriculum and Instruction<\/li>\n <li>Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language<\/li>\n <li>Public Administration<\/li>\n <li>Multi-\/Interdisciplinary Studies, General<\/li>\n <li>Education, General<\/li>\n <li>Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/li>\n <li>Social Work<\/li>\n <li>Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing<\/li>\n <li>Educational\/Instructional Media Design<\/li>\n <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n <li>Statistics<\/li>\n <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n <li>Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, General<\/li>\n <li>Applied Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>Systems Science and Theory<\/li>\n <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n <li>Public Policy Analysis<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online First Professional Degrees (2 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Medicine<\/li>\n <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"demographics\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Student Demographics<\/h2>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Student Population<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Total Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">0<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">95.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">5.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Male Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">0.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Female Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">0.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Caucasian<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">42.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Asian<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">7.8%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Hispanic<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">31.8%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Black<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">8.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">0.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Racial & Ethnic Diversity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Undergraduate student body composition by racial and ethnic background. This reflects University of Central Florida's commitment to diversity and inclusion in admissions.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"ethnicityChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Gender Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Gender breakdown of University of Central Florida's undergraduate population. The university maintains a roughly balanced gender distribution across its student body.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"genderChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n <\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n How well does University of Central Florida support students from different economic backgrounds?\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">76.5%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">79.7%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Equity Gap<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">3.2 pts<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: capitalize;\">excellent equity<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">What this means:<\/strong> Lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) graduate at nearly the same rate as higher-income students, indicating strong institutional support for all economic backgrounds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Compare graduation rates by race\/ethnicity<\/summary>\n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Six-year graduation rates for different demographic groups at University of Central Florida, compared to national averages. \n This shows whether the institution supports all students equitably.\n <\/p>\n <canvas id=\"demoGradChart_43860463\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n \n <script>\n \/\/ Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity Chart\n (function() {\n const ctx = document.getElementById('demoGradChart_43860463');\n if (!ctx) return;\n \n const labels = [\"White\", \"Black\", \"Hispanic\", \"Asian\", \"Native American\", \"Pacific Islander\", \"Two or more races\"];\n const rates = [79.17, 73.79, 77.13, 82.84, 42.86, 85.71, 74.45];\n const nationalAvg = 62.0; 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padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> University of Central Florida has a diverse student body, with 42.7% identifying as White.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n <\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n How well does University of Central Florida support students from different economic backgrounds?\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">76.5%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">79.7%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Equity Gap<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">3.2 pts<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: capitalize;\">excellent equity<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">What this means:<\/strong> Lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) graduate at nearly the same rate as higher-income students, indicating strong institutional support for all economic backgrounds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Compare graduation rates by race\/ethnicity<\/summary>\n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Six-year graduation rates for different demographic groups at University of Central Florida, compared to national averages. \n This shows whether the institution supports all students equitably.\n <\/p>\n <canvas id=\"demoGradChart_72849749\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n \n <script>\n \/\/ Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity Chart\n (function() {\n const ctx = document.getElementById('demoGradChart_72849749');\n if (!ctx) return;\n \n const labels = [\"White\", \"Black\", \"Hispanic\", \"Asian\", \"Native American\", \"Pacific Islander\", \"Two or more races\"];\n const rates = [79.17, 73.79, 77.13, 82.84, 42.86, 85.71, 74.45];\n const nationalAvg = 62.0; \/\/ National 6-year graduation rate average\n \n new Chart(ctx, {\n type: 'bar',\n data: {\n labels: labels,\n datasets: [\n {\n label: 'University of Central Florida',\n data: rates,\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 0.6)',\n borderColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 1)',\n borderWidth: 2\n },\n {\n label: 'National Average',\n data: new Array(rates.length).fill(nationalAvg),\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)',\n borderColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5)',\n borderWidth: 1,\n borderDash: [5, 5]\n }\n ]\n },\n options: {\n responsive: true,\n maintainAspectRatio: true,\n aspectRatio: 1.5,\n plugins: {\n legend: {\n display: true,\n position: 'top',\n labels: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)',\n font: { size: 13 }\n }\n },\n tooltip: {\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(10, 28, 74, 0.95)',\n titleColor: '#FFFFFF',\n bodyColor: '#E8ECF1',\n borderColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 0.5)',\n borderWidth: 1,\n callbacks: {\n label: function(context) {\n return context.dataset.label + ': ' + context.parsed.y.toFixed(1) + '%';\n }\n }\n }\n },\n scales: {\n y: {\n beginAtZero: true,\n max: 100,\n ticks: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)',\n callback: function(value) {\n return value + '%';\n }\n },\n grid: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)'\n }\n },\n x: {\n ticks: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)'\n },\n grid: {\n display: false\n }\n }\n }\n }\n });\n })();\n <\/script>\n \n\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Our Take<\/h2>\n <div class=\"insight-box\">\n <p class=\"intro\">University of Central Florida serves as an affordable university for students seeking quality education without elite university costs. Ranked #243 nationally with a 98.5% ROI, the institution balances practical outcomes with budget-friendly pricing.<\/p>\n <p>At $10,411 annually, students gain access to career-focused programs leading to $47,137 median earnings. The 78.0% six-year graduation rate reflects reasonable completion metrics for a university. While 92.3% retention suggests adequate student support.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">University Value: University of Central Florida's Strengths<\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n Ranked #243 with a A- grade, University of Central Florida prioritizes accessibility and local career connections over national prestige.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Primary Strengths:<\/strong> Universitys like University of Central Florida excel at providing affordable education ($10,411 annually) with strong local employer relationships. Many programs emphasize practical skills and internships within the regional economy.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Best For:<\/strong> Students planning to work in the region after graduation benefit from established employer connections. Adult learners and part-time students appreciate flexible scheduling. First-generation students and budget-conscious families gain degrees without overwhelming debt.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Honest Assessment:<\/strong> University of Central Florida's 92.3% retention and 78.0% six-year graduation rate trail elite universities but align with typical university performance. Career outcomes ($47,137 median earnings) reflect regional job markets more than national opportunities.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong>Value Verdict:<\/strong> For students committed to regional careers, University of Central Florida's 98.5% ROI and $10,411 cost deliver solid value. Those seeking national job mobility or prestigious credentials should compare against flagship state universities or targeted private scholarships.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px; display: grid; gap: 10px;\">\n <li>78.0% six-year graduation rate sits 15.5 points above the national 62.5% benchmark.<\/li><li>92.3% first-year retention is 15.5 points above the national norm of 76.8%.<\/li><li>98.5% return on investment is 48.6 points above the national 49.9% benchmark.<\/li><li>Median earnings of $47,137 run about 8% higher than national outcomes six years after enrollment.<\/li><li>Average net price of $10,411 is roughly $7,016 lower than the national median of $17,426.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Helpfulness for Students<\/h3>\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Green Flags<\/div>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n <li>28:1 student-faculty ratio keeps mentorship close and courses discussion-sized.<\/li><li>92.3% first-year retention shows students stay engaged after the first year.<\/li><li>82.7% employment rate within three years sits 14.5 points above national outcomes.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(232,91,91,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,91,91,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Red Flags<\/div>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n <li>Budget carefully for clinical travel, off-campus housing, and practicum fees to avoid surprise costs.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Expert Analysis<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">University of Central Florida is a public university based in Orlando, FL and earns a A- overall grade. It holds a #243 national ranking Category results include Completion (A), Support (C+), Career Outcomes (B), and Affordability (B+).<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Grades are assigned relative to EDsmart's national bachelor's cohort using standardized outcomes (2026 methodology); they reflect how a school compares to peers, not a fixed percentage of a raw point total.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Expect about 78.0% of students to graduate within six years. The reported ROI is 98.5%, a figure families can weigh against cost and aid details above.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: this snapshot shows how likely you are to stay on track academically and whether the outcomes justify the price tag. Letter grades summarize cohort-relative performance\u2014not a single exam-style score.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Financial Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Families pay about $10,411 on average after aid, compared with a published cost near $23,133.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Institutional and federal aid lower costs by roughly $12,722 per year.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Graduates leave with a median of $15,000 in federal loans, which lines up with national norms.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Pell Grant participation data is not reported.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: lining up sticker price, aid, and typical debt helps you stress-test the budget before you commit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Career Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Median earnings come in near $47,137 six years after enrollment. This is roughly 8% above typical U.S. college outcomes.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Employment outcomes report about 82.7% of alumni working within three years.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The ROI comes in near 98.5%, which you can cross-check against your financial plan.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: pairing median earnings with employment rates gives you a sense of payback time after graduation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Admissions Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">40.1% of applicants receive offers, so preparation and fit matter.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The admissions team encourages students to highlight academic strengths through transcripts, essays, and recommendations.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Prospective students can apply early for priority review and lean on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Central Florida admissions site<\/a> for deadlines, visit options, and counselor contacts.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: knowing the admit rate and application expectations lets you map out testing, essays, and deadlines with less stress.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Verdict<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 8px;\">4.30 \/ 5<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Value Rating - Based on affordability and career outcomes<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; margin: 40px 0;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">Your Decision Toolkit<\/h3><div style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Run the Net Price Calculator<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Get your personalized cost estimate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Compare with similar schools<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See how University of Central Florida stacks up to alternatives<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Check your major's earnings<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See ROI for your specific field of study<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Visit the campus<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Schedule a campus tour or virtual visit<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-align: center;\">Visit University of Central Florida Website \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"similar\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Similar Schools<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Institutions with similar academic profiles, selectivity, and outcomes<\/p>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <div class=\"quick-facts\" id=\"similar-schools-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\">\n <div class=\"carousel-wrapper\" data-carousel=\"similar\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1; width: 100%;\">\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"carousel-arrow carousel-arrow-left\" aria-label=\"Scroll similar schools left\" onclick=\"scrollCarousel('similar', -1)\">\u2039<\/button>\n <div class=\"schools-scroll-container\" id=\"similar-carousel\">\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/school-profiles\/bellin-college.html'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Bellin College<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Green Bay, WI<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#213 of 6,119<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/school-profiles\/martin-luther-college.html'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Martin Luther College<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">New Ulm, MN<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); 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font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#216 of 6,119<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"carousel-arrow carousel-arrow-right\" aria-label=\"Scroll similar schools right\" onclick=\"scrollCarousel('similar', 1)\">\u203a<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"nearby\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Nearby Schools<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Other  campuses you might consider<\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Other Florida campuses you might consider<\/p>\n <div class=\"quick-facts\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n<div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/school-profiles\/university-of-north-florida.html'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">University of North Florida<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Jacksonville, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#249 of 6,119<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/school-profiles\/florida-polytechnic-university.html'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Florida Polytechnic University<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Lakeland, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#210 of 6,119<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/school-profiles\/university-of-miami.html'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">University of Miami<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Coral Gables, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">B+<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#279 of 6,119<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/school-profiles\/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university.html'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Tallahassee, FL<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">A-<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#192 of 6,119<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <section class=\"school-faq-section\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"school-faq-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"school-faq-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"school-faq-list\">\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is University of Central Florida's acceptance rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">University of Central Florida's acceptance rate is 40.1%, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard admissions data.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">How much does University of Central Florida cost?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At University of Central Florida, the average net price after aid is $10,411. Use the net price calculator on this page for a personalized estimate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is University of Central Florida's ranking?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">University of Central Florida ranks #243 nationally in EDsmart's 2026 college rankings with an overall grade of A-, based on completion, affordability, support, and career outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is University of Central Florida's graduation rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At University of Central Florida, the six-year graduation rate is 78.0%.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What are University of Central Florida's job outcomes?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Graduates of University of Central Florida report median earnings of $47,137 six years after enrollment, according to College Scorecard federal outcome data. Outcomes vary by major.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What is University of Central Florida's acceptance rate?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"University of Central Florida's acceptance rate is 40.1%, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard admissions data.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How much does University of Central Florida cost?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"At University of Central Florida, the average net price after aid is $10,411. 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Outcomes vary by major.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"contact-info\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Address<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Orlando, FL 32816<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Website<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">www.ucf.edu<\/a><\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Net Price Calculator<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finaid.ucf.edu\/net-price-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Calculate Your Cost<\/a><\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Financial Aid<\/span><span class=\"info-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">View Financial Aid Information<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Accreditation<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">Higher Learning Commission (NCACHE)<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Endowment<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">$186.0M<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Transfer Enrollment Rate<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">8.7%<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cta-group\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/edsmart.collegedegrees.com\/app\/experience\/?publisher=edsmart.org&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edsmart.org%2Fschools%2F°ree=general&category=general\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Programs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"methodology-box\" id=\"methodologyBox\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"toggleMethodology()\">\n <h3>Data Source & Methodology <span id=\"methodologyToggle\" style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/h3>\n <div id=\"methodologyContent\" style=\"display: none; margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p>\n <strong>Data Source:<\/strong> U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2025\u201326 institution data, June 10, 2026 release)\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>ROI Calculation:<\/strong> ROI = (6-Year Median Earnings \u00f7 Total Degree Cost) \u00d7 100. Total degree cost uses annual net price \u00d7 average years to graduate (4.6 years for University of Central Florida).\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Cost Breakdown:<\/strong> \"Pay with Cash\" reflects total cost of attendance including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. \"Pay with Financial Aid\" reflects average net price after grants and scholarships. Individual costs vary based on financial aid eligibility and personal circumstances.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Retention Rate:<\/strong> High retention (Not reported) indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience and academic support.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Important Note:<\/strong> Earnings data reflects federally aided students only who are working and not enrolled 6 years after entry. Individual outcomes vary by major, career path, and personal circumstances. 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