University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida is part of the 10-campus State University System of Florida. Located in Orlando, the university has large class sizes due to a significant student population. However, UCF is also a competitive university to be accepted into. During the Fall 2016 semester, 17,441 students were accepted out of 34,886 applications. It was founded in 1963 and opened in 1968 as a technological university. However, it now offers a wide range of degrees for undergraduates and graduates. There are over 90 undergrad programs, along with 87 master’s programs. These programs are offered through 13 colleges, including the College of Health and Public Affairs.
The University of Central Florida College of Health and Public Affairs provides students with several nursing options. The programs available include BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, and Ph.D. degrees in nursing. The traditional BSN program is designed for juniors or transfers. Before enrolling, students must complete the prerequisite courses, which typically take two years to complete. The accelerated BSN is for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. All programs are accredited by the CCNE and the Florida Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students66,059 |
Student to Faculty Ratio30:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate90% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 94 | 578 |
Master's degree | 11 | 76 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 1 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 4 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1981 - 12/31/2006 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Admission
50%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1150 to 1320 |
ACT | 24 to 29 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $212/credit | |
In State Students | $212/credit | |
Out of State Students | $749/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $370/credit | |
In State Students | $370/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,194/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,540 | $9,540 | $33,705 |
ADN | 70 | $14,840 | $14,840 | $52,430 |
BSN | 125 | $26,500 | $26,500 | $93,625 |
FNP | 50 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $59,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 87% of University of Central Florida's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 31% | $4,539 |
Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,294 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $2,565 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $2,810 |
Federal Student Loans | 38% | $5,292 |
Private Loans | 3% | $12,692 |
$15,341
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,007 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,289 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,864 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,676 |
Over $110,000$19,331 |
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Student Population
56,853
Undergrads
9,206
Graduates
36,266
Women
29,793
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
49% |
Hispanic |
25% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Asian |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.