University of Central Florida
About
As one of the largest universities in the nation, the University of Central Florida is renowned for its innovative research, expansive modern campus, and deep ties to both the aerospace and entertainment industries. Academic excellence is anchored by the world-class Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL), and top-ranked programs in engineering, computer science, and digital media developed alongside partners like NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Universal Studios. Campus life is vibrant, diverse, and spirited, defined by enthusiastic support for the UCF Knights, sunny Orlando living, and the iconic homecoming "Spirit Splash" tradition where thousands of students jump into the campus reflecting pond.
Wikipedia:The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university with its main campus in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, United States, near Orlando. It is part of the State University System of Florida. With 70,674 students as of the fall 2025 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.
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University of Central Florida accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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