University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
University of Central Florida is a public college in Orlando, Florida and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: South, Best Affordable Online Colleges, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 22 online degree options and 9,899 online students. The part-time student body is 17,564 students, which represents 30% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $13,108 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $212. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.ucf.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:41,098
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:9,290
- Pell Grant students:20,606
- Online and distance education undergrad students:9,899
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Part-time students30%
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Students over 25 years old15%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
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Bachelor's degrees offered
- Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(1)
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
- Education(2)
- Legal Professions and Studies(1)
- English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies(1)
- Psychology(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Social Sciences(4)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
- History(1)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:84%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:58%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online Synchronous
- Traditional Semester Timing
Affordability
- Transfer Credit Accepted
- Financial Aid
- GI Bill Certified
- Yellow Ribbon Program
Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Tutoring
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Advisors
- Library
Featured Programs & Degrees
Arts & Humanities Overview
A degree in the Arts & Humanities gives students analytical and communication skills, as well as a global perspective. Students will gain transferable skills in problem solving and communication to prepare them for a multitude of careers.
Degree Options Include
Anthropology
Communication and Conflict
English concentrations:
Creative Writing
Literature
Technical Communication
History
International and Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Legal Studies
Political Science
Religion & Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology
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Criminal Justice Overview
The Criminal Justice degree program offers a variety of upper division electives for students to concentrate the knowledge relevant to organizations and specific careers of student’s interest.
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Technical Education and Industry Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Education and Industry Training is created for adults who have completed some college coursework and would like to teach technical skills in secondary schools or community colleges. All students complete their degree with an internship over one to two semesters, however most other courses are completed online.
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Healthcare Overview
The University of Central Florida provides a degree in Health informatics for students who want to develop the technical skills to manage and provide security to healthcare information systems. Additionally, the university offers a degree in Health Services Administration. This degree is designed for students who have completed their lower division coursework or have an associates degree.
Degree Options Include
Health Informatics and Information Management
Health Services Administration
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Nursing Overview
The post-licensure RN to BSN degree completion program is designed for registered nurses. The College of Nursing will validate previous coursework and will award up to 27 credits for prior learning. Students must have core coursework and meet a foreign language requirement.
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Psychology Overview
The University of Central Florida offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
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Science & Technology Overview
The Bachelor of Applied science is created for students who are working and have completed an Associate in Sciences.
Degree Options Include
Applied Science concentrations:
Criminal Justice
Health Services Administration
Information Technology
Legal Studies
Software Development
Interdisciplinary Studies Overview
The Interdisciplinary Studies major allows you to create your own major by choosing two to three concentration areas. This degree option is great for students who have specific academic and career interests.
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Contact University of Central Florida
Contact Admissions
Elizabeth Costello
407-823-3000
Main Campus
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
407-823-2000
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