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About UCF
I think UCF is really coming into its own right now. It’s amazing how fast it’s growing! It’s really exciting to be here while the university is evolving so quickly.
Hi, we’re UCF. Nice to meet you.
The University of Central Florida is one of the most dynamic universities in the country. Offering 223 degree programs, it has become an academic and research leader in numerous fields, such as optics, modeling and simulation, engineering and computer science, business administration, education, science, hospitality management and digital media.
UCF’s 1,415-acre main campus provides modern facilities, most of which have wireless abilities, with 600 acres set aside for lakes, woods and an arboretum. UCF now has 11 colleges, including the newly established College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and the Burnett Honors College. More than 48,000 students attend classes on UCF's main campus and its 11 regional campuses located throughout Central Florida. UCF recently granted its 171,659th degree in its 39th year of offering classes.
The incoming freshman class for the academic year 2007-08 of 4,032 students continues UCF's rise in academics with an average SAT score of 1217 and a high school grade-point average of 3.73. The Burnett Honors College incoming class has an average SAT score of 1361 and a 4.1 grade-point average.
The UCF Libraries offer more than 1.9 million volumes, 17,038 periodical subscriptions and 10,515 electronic journals, most of which are available online.
UCF has an 85,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center complete with a three-story climbing wall, an indoor track and fitness equipment. The Student Union has computer labs, study lounges, ballrooms and meeting rooms, popular eating establishments and a small shopping mall. A new Health Center is a full-service health clinic with on-site professionals, X-ray capabilities, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory and physical therapy services. The 10,000-seat UCF Arena and a 45,000-seat on-campus football stadium were opened in Fall 2007. Housing includes on-campus residence halls and affiliated apartments for more than 10,000 students.
UCF promotes a diverse and inclusive environment. UCF students come from 64 Florida counties, 50 states and 141 countries. Study abroad programs allow UCF students to study and conduct research with 98 institutions in 36 countries.
In 2006-07, UCF professors received $121.4 million in research funding, topping $100 million for the third consecutive year. Research contracts and grants come from esteemed institutions. Undergraduate Research offers seven different research programs, including paid research positions for undergraduates and graduate students.
We know that's a lot of numbers—and we're happy to share them. What is most important about UCF, however, is our pioneering spirit, our commitment to making life better in the classroom and the community and our student-centered approach to everything we do.
So, welcome. Make yourself at home.
