University of Central Florida Graduate School

University of Central Florida (referred to as UCF) is a Public, 4 years school located in Orlando, FL.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of UCF is $8,872 for Florida residents and $28,657 for out-of-state students. The school has 9,684 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 68,346 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

University of Central Florida (referred to as UCF) is a Public, 4 years school located in Orlando, FL.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1970 - Current).
UCF Directory Information
School NameUniversity of Central Florida (UCF)
Address4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816
Phone407-823-2000
Webhttps://www.ucf.edu
Online Applicationhttps://ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Financial Infohttps://finaid.ucf.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of UCF is $8,872 for Florida residents and $28,657 for out-of-state students. The school has 9,684 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 68,346 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 241 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 45 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$28,657
$8,872 for Florida Residents
Student Population9,684
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs241 graduate programs
(45 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio29 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at UCF is $8,872 for Florida residents and $28,657 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $370 for Florida residents and $1,194 for out-of-state students.
UCF offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Florida Residents$8,872
Out-of-State$28,657
Tuition per Credit Hour
Florida Residents$370
Out-of-State$1,194
UCF offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)45 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of University of Central Florida is $8,872 for Florida residents and $28,657 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Florida ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$6,916$1,956$25,759$2,898
2019-2020$6,916$1,956$25,759$2,898
2020-2021$6,916$1,956$25,759$2,898
2021-2022$6,916$1,956$25,759$2,898
2022-2023$6,916$1,956$25,759$2,898
2023-2024$6,916$1,956$25,759$2,898
The graduate school tuition & fees of UCF is average compared to public graduate schools in Florida. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Florida graduate tuition is $24,427 (public) / $15,690 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
University of Central Florida$8,872$28,657
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Florida Graduate Schools$14,054$17,024
Public$10,003$24,427
Private$15,690
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,300 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at UCF.
On-campus living costs are increased by 5.05% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,300. Off-campus living costs are increased by 5.05% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,010$4,970$10,010$4,970
2019-2020$10,010$4,970$10,010$4,970
2020-2021$10,300$4,970$10,010$4,970
2021-2022$11,498$4,970$11,498$4,970
2022-2023$11,498$4,970$11,498$4,970
2023-2024$12,070$5,230$12,070$5,230
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $370 for Florida residents and $1,194 for other students at University of Central Florida. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Florida ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$370$1,194
2019-2020$370$1,194
2020-2021$370$1,194
2021-2022$370$1,194
2022-2023$370$1,194
2023-2024$370$1,194
For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $29,680 for Florida residents and $56,554 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the tuition & fees for medical school at UCF.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at University of Central Florida
Florida ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Medicine$25,491$4,189$51,085$5,469

Graduate Programs at UCF

University of Central Florida offers 147 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 3,941 students have completed their study at University of Central Florida.
Offered Degrees at University of Central Florida
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree81262,883
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship301365
Doctor's degree - other31238
Post Bachelor's Degree330455
Total147283,941
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at University of Central Florida by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Hospitality Administration/Management program with 73 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Social Work program with 238 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 107 completers.
University of Central Florida offers 147 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 3,941 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 2,883 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 238 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 455 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 17 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning17-
Communication and Journalism [+] 15 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric15-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 118 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences81-
Artificial Intelligence--
Computer and Information Sciences (other)37-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance--
Education [+] (5 completers) 461 completers-
Education14-
Curriculum and Instruction13-
Educational Leadership and Administration165$44,600
Educational/Instructional Technology53-
Special Education and Teaching45-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services56$36,800
Elementary Education and Teaching26-
Secondary Education and Teaching4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching15-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)30-
Reading Teacher Education5-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education10-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)16-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor9-
Engineering [+] (8 completers) 267 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering48-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering8-
Civil Engineering28-
Computer Engineering14-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering23-
Laser and Optical Engineering19-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering12-
Materials Engineering12-
Mechanical Engineering54-
Systems Engineering3-
Industrial Engineering46-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 61 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management45$114,800
Nanotechnology16-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature6-
English Language and Literature [+] 42 completers-
English Language and Literature29-
Creative Writing13-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 39 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
Biomedical Sciences23-
Biotechnology8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 24 completers-
Applied Mathematics11-
Statistics13-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 36 completers-
Systems Science and Theory6-
Computational Science30-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 59 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management22-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science37-
Physical Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Chemistry11-
Physics15-
Psychology [+] 69 completers-
Psychology7-
Clinical Psychology20-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology25-
School Psychology17-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (3 completers) 120 completers$36,500
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies93-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management23-
Forensic Science and Technology4-
Human Services [+] (3 completers) 383 completers-
Public Administration116$39,000
Public Policy Analysis5-
Social Work238$33,700
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)24-
Social Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Anthropology13-
Political Science and Government7-
Sociology8-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 112 completers-
Digital Arts78-
Design and Applied Arts (other)3-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts12-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production3-
Music16-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 256 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist83-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator57-
Athletic Training/Trainer13-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling17-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse86$90,700
Business [+] (2 completers) 580 completers$75,200
Business/Commerce228$75,200
Business Administration and Management74-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management66-
Accounting52$58,700
Business/Managerial Economics--
Hospitality Administration/Management148-
Real Estate12-
History [+] 6 completers-
History6-
Total2,883
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] --
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication--
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences28-
Education [+] 73 completers-
Education41-
Educational Leadership and Administration32-
Engineering [+] 136 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering9-
Civil Engineering12-
Computer Engineering9-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering24-
Laser and Optical Engineering20-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering4-
Materials Engineering12-
Mechanical Engineering25-
Industrial Engineering21-
English Language and Literature [+] 15 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing15-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Biomedical Sciences14-
Conservation Biology4-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 4 completers-
Applied Mathematics3-
Statistics1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Systems Science and Theory6-
Physical Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Chemistry15-
Physics11-
Psychology [+] 14 completers-
Psychology14-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] --
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies--
Human Services [+] 11 completers-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)11-
Social Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Anthropology (other)1-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)6-
Sociology3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
Nursing Science9-
Business [+] 15 completers-
Business Administration and Management10-
Hospitality Administration/Management5-
Total365
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 238 completers-
Medicine107-
Physical Therapy/Therapist37-
Nursing Practice94-
Total238
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences (other)6-
Education [+] 204 completers-
Education32-
Curriculum and Instruction34-
Educational/Instructional Technology37-
Special Education and Teaching40-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services24-
Reading Teacher Education1-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education2-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor33-
Engineering [+] 20 completers-
Civil Engineering--
Laser and Optical Engineering--
Systems Engineering3-
Industrial Engineering17-
English Language and Literature [+] 9 completers-
English Language and Literature9-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 completers-
Applied Mathematics--
Statistics3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Systems Science and Theory1-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Psychology8-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 27 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies27-
Human Services [+] 59 completers-
Public Administration45-
Public Policy Analysis1-
Social Work8-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)5-
Social Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Political Science and Government4-
Sociology--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse15-
Nursing Practice--
Business [+] 80 completers-
Business Administration and Management7-
Hospitality Administration/Management73-
Total455

Graduate Student Population at UCF

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 9,684 students enrolled into University of Central Florida graduate schools where it has total 68,346 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 4,759 full-time and 4,925 part-time graduate students. By gender, 4,023 male and 5,661 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,6844,0235,661
Full-time4,7592,1202,639
Part-tme4,9251,9033,022
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 4,600 White (47.50%), 972 Black/African American (10.04%), 1,837 Hispanic (18.97%), 592 Asian (6.11%), and 1,683 students with other races. 1,096 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,6844,0235,661
American Indian/Native American1064
Asian592284308
Black/African American972300672
Hispanic1,8377441,093
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1266
White4,6001,7452,855
Two More335146189
Un-Known230109121
Non-resident Alien1,096683413
University of Central Florida offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 3,666 graduate students (37.86% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,316 graduate students (13.59% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total9,684
Enrolled Online Exclusively3,666
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,316
Not in Online Courses4,702
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at University of Central Florida. 2,760 students are aged 20 to 24 (28.50% of total students), 5 students are aged below 20 (0.05%), 503 students are aged above 50 (5.19%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at University of Central Florida.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,6844,0235,661
Under 18110
Age 18-19404
Age 20-2120370133
Age 22-242,5571,0211,536
Age 25-293,1861,4391,747
Age 30-341,467679788
Age 35-39834336498
Age 40-49929318611
Age 50-64481151330
Over 6422814

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