UCF - THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME UCF is the university that seeks opportuni�es, creates opportuni�es and brings them to frui�on. The school’s culture of opportunity is driven by the diverse people it a�racts, its Orlando environment, its history of entrepreneurship, and its youth, relevance and energy. Located in one of the most vibrant ci�es in the world, UCF is among the fastest-growing research universi�es in the country.
UCF offers degrees through its 11 colleges: Burne� College of Biomedical Sciences College of Arts and Humani�es College of Business Administra�on College of Educa�on College of Engineering and Computer Science College of Health and Public Affairs College of Nursing College of Op�cs and Photonics College of Sciences Rosen College of Hospitality Management The Burne� Honors College
One of Florida’s 11 public universi�es, UCF opened its doors to students in 1968. The school has grown quickly and UCF now offers almost 200 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 29 doctoral programs. UCF began offering a doctor of medicine degree program in 2009. The M.D. Program enrolled an ini�al class of 40 students and will eventually produce about 120 medical graduates each year.
FORGING AHEAD With a total enrollment of 50,254, UCF has the fi�h-largest student popula�on in the country and has become a prominent player in undergraduate educa�on na�onwide offering innova�ve corporate partnerships, world-renowned faculty and cu�ng-edge technology and undergraduate research opportuni�es.
University Profile Student Popula�on: 50,254 Undergraduate Enrollment: 42,910 Graduate: 7,344 Student/Faculty Ra�o: 24 to 1
We have a talented and unique student body. UCF has a diverse student body, with students coming from 63 Florida coun�es, 50 states and 142 countries. We have connec�ons. Interna�onally known companies such as Disney, Universal, Google, Marrio�, Anheuser-Busch and many others recruit on the campus regularly and are partners with the university. We’ll help you land a job. Our career services professionals help students gain prac�cal work knowledge during their collegiate experience at schools, hospitals, high-tech companies, local municipali�es and in the entertainment industry. Students typically enjoy success in landing employment thanks to their due diligence, their prepara�on at UCF and the university’s fine reputa�on among employers.
CHARGING KNIGHT Don Reynolds’ statue, “The Charging Knight,” at the Insurance Office of America Plaza outside Bright House Networks Stadium, symbolizes UCF’s excellence in academics, partnerships and athle�cs.
CAMPUS LIFE UCF’s 1,415-acre campus provides a safe, serene se�ng for learning with 600 acres of natural lakes and woodlands. At UCF, there is always something to do. Students a�end Division I athle�cs events, concerts and shows at UCF Arena and are offered a wide array of cultural events and opportuni�es. Personal development programs and ac�vi�es in a broad range of educa�onal, recrea�onal and social-awareness topics allow students a chance to expand their understanding of the world. Among the things available to all students are an 85,000-square foot recrea�onal fitness center, a 181,000-gallon outdoor recrea�onal pool and nine sandy beach volleyball courts. UCF’s exci�ng campus includes a variety of on-campus residen�al communi�es, and the addi�on of new housing, a new alumni center and a full-service medical clinic provides expanded opportuni�es for ac�vi�es.
SPIRIT SPLASH UCF’s Spirit Splash is one of the most unique Homecoming events in the na�on. Once a year, thousands of students gather in the Reflecting Pond at the center of campus for a pep rally and concert.
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SIZE OF SCHOOL
Largest Universi�es by Overall Enrollment (Fall 2008) Ohio State 53,715 Arizona State 52,734 Florida 51,413 Minnesota 51,141 UCF 50,254
During Daunte Culpepper’s senior year in 1998, UCF’s enrollment was listed at 28,500. Over 10 years later, the school is recognized as one of the na�on’s largest universi�es. With an enrollment of 50,254 students, UCF is the fi�h-largest school in the country. Since 2000, enrollment has increased over 40 percent. In the fall of 2008, UCF’s undergraduate enrollment of 42,933 was the largest of any university in the United States. Texas was second at 39,000.
Largest Universi�es by Undergraduate Enrollment (Fall 2008) 1. UCF 42,933 2. Texas 39,000 3. Arizona State 38,627 4. Ohio State 38,479 5. Texas A&M 38,430