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University of Central Florida
(UCF)
Part of State University System of Florida
About
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university with its main campus in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the State University System of Florida. With 69,818 students as of the fall 2024 semester, UCF has the second largest on-campus student body of any public university in the United States. UCF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universiti...
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university with its main campus in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the State University System of Florida. With 69,818 students as of the fall 2024 semester, UCF has the second largest on-campus student body of any public university in the United States. UCF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production" and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 66 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 61,009
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 30.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 10,448
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
37 subjectsQS
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 27 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2024 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =325 | 63.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =380 | 64.4 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-520 | - | 2023 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
US News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | 41 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =99 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =99 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =219 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =238 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 260 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =296 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =325 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =334 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =379 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =413 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =436 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =507 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =774 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =888 | 54.4 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Central Florida?
University of Central Florida's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 731-740, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =434.
When was University of Central Florida founded?
University of Central Florida was founded in 1963.
What are the top subjects at University of Central Florida?
Top subjects at University of Central Florida include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Transportation Science & Technology, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Optics, Nursing.
Where is University of Central Florida located?
University of Central Florida is located in Orlando, United States.