UCF is an emerging preeminent research university in Florida and one of the largest universities in the U.S. But we’re not just bigger — we’re one of the best colleges for quality, access, impact and value. And with impressive achievements on the field and in the classroom, Knights seek challenges, push boundaries, encourage innovation and invite the impossible. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 10 most innovative colleges, while both Kiplinger and Forbes rank us a best-value university.