Top Rankings:2026 Best Colleges
U.S. News & World Report takes into account graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rates, alumni giving and peer assessment to rank the Best Colleges. See how the University of Central Florida measures up against other universities in the nation.
The first ranking listed encompasses all universities. The second, denoted in parentheses, is their ranking among only public universities.
2025-2026Best Global Universities Rankings
U.S. News ranked thousands of universities around the world based on their academic research and reputation.
- #41Optics
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#99Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
- #99Social Sciences and Public Health
- #219Computer Science
- #238Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- #260Psychiatry/Psychology
- #296Engineering
- #325Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- #334Economics and Business
- #351Mathematics
- #379Physics
- #413Physical Chemistry
- #434Best Global Universities
- #436Materials Science
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#507Clinical Medicine
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#774Environment/Ecology
- #888Chemistry
Launching Space Innovation
Established in 1963 to provide talent to the burgeoning space industry at nearby Kennedy Space Center, UCF has a legacy of providing a talent pipeline to help NASA reach its goals. Since then, our faculty researchers and alumni have led the way in space exploration — from exploring the possibilities of mining the moon to simulating Martian soil.
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2025 Best Graduate School Rankings
University of Central Florida is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. The first ranking listed encompasses all universities. The second, denoted in parentheses, is their ranking among only public universities.
* denotes last available ranking published by U.S. News and World Report.
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#1
Homeland/National Security and Emergency Management(No. 1) -
#9
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(No. 8) - #12Atomic/Molecular/Optical*
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#15
Nonprofit Management(No. 11) -
#21
Public Management and Leadership(No. 14) -
#22
Overall Criminology* -
#27
Public Finance and Budgeting(No. 20) -
#40
Aerospace Engineering(No. 29) -
#40
Best Overall Education School(No. 31) -
#41
Health Care Management*(No. 22) -
#42
Physical Therapy(No. 23) -
#44
Industrial Engineering(No. 33) -
#46
Best Overall Public Affairs School(No. 33) -
#48
Best Medical School: Most Graduates Practicing Patient Care in Medically Underserved Areas(No. 33) -
#48
Speech-Language Pathology(No. 38) -
#53
Computer Engineering(No. 31) -
#56
Electrical Engineering(No. 31) -
#60
Materials Engineering(No. 39) -
#64
Computer Science(No. 39) -
#64
Part-time MBA(No. 39) -
#65
Civil Engineering(No. 44) -
#67
Social Work*(No. 38) -
#68
Mechanical Engineering(No. 41) -
#71
Best Nursing School: Doctor of Nursing Practice(No. 51) -
#72
Environmental Engineering(No. 44) -
#72
Overall Statistics* -
#74
Best Engineering School(No. 45) -
#95
Overall Physics* -
#100
Best Medical School: Practicing in Primary Care Specialties (MDP) -
#100
Best Medical School: Practicing Patient Care in Rural Areas(No. 62) -
#101
Biomedical Engineering(No. 60) -
#110
Overall Sociology -
#119
Overall Chemistry* -
#125
Overall Math* -
#131
Overall English -
#140
Overall Psychology -
#144
Overall Biology*(No. 101) -
#145
Clinical Psychology(No. 101) - #155Overall Geology/Earth Science*
- #164Best Medical School: Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Specialties (AAFD) (No. 96)
2025 Best Online Programs Rankings
UCF’s online programs are ranked as some of the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are based on the publication’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, which assess schools based on student engagement, online learning technologies and support, faculty credentials and training, and the program’s reputation among other universities.
A Top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in 2025
UCF is ranked No. 9 in Best Online Undergraduate Programs in the Nation. Using indicators of academic excellence, U.S. News & World Report ranks regionally accredited colleges and universities.
A Top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans in 2025
U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Central Florida as one of the best online bachelor’s degree programs that help veterans reduce the cost of school.
In The News
Twelve colleges. Unlimited possibilities.
At UCF, we offer an array of academic options for just about every interest. Check out our 245+ degree programs, award-winning faculty and groundbreaking research. You’ll quickly discover all there is to experience and learn at one of the nation’s most innovative universities.
