THIS IS UCF.
THIS IS UCF.
THIS IS UCF.
WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT CARTWRIGHT
Alexander N. Cartwright joined the university on April 13, 2020 — becoming UCF’s sixth president. A native of the Bahamas and a first-generation college student, Cartwright’s journey to higher education was not traditional. From earning his GED, attending community college and working while attending university to help pay for classes, he understands and prioritizes the need to build successful outcomes for students from all backgrounds. Cartwright earned his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Iowa, and he has since become an internationally recognized scholar in photonics. Today, Cartwright is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, SPIE, and the National Academy of Inventors. He was a recipient of both the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award.
WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT CARTWRIGHT
Alexander N. Cartwright joined the university on April 13, 2020 — becoming UCF’s sixth president. A native of the Bahamas and a first-generation college student, Cartwright’s journey to higher education was not traditional. From earning his GED, attending community college and working while attending university to help pay for classes, he understands and prioritizes the need to build successful outcomes for students from all backgrounds. Cartwright earned his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Iowa, and he has since become an internationally recognized scholar in photonics. Today, Cartwright is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, SPIE, and the National Academy of Inventors. He was a recipient of both the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award.
REACH FOR THE STARS
Founded in 1963 with the mission to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making an impact on the state, our nation — and outer space — ever since.
1,415
ACRES ON THE MAIN CAMPUS
50%
of first-time-in-college students graduate without any educational debt
340
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
Projected Fall 2020
1306
AVERAGE SAT SCORES
Projected Fall 2020
UCF is the largest university in the state of Florida.
Based on enrollment
UCF ranks among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, according to U.S. News & World Report.
26%
HISPANIC ENROLLMENT
With 26 percent Hispanic enrollment, UCF is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.
UCF ranks among the top 30 universities in the nation for new National Merit Scholars enrolled in 2019–20.
TOP
PRODUCER OF DEGREES
UCF awards more than 16,000 degrees a year and is one of the top producers of graduates among public universities.
The Rosen College of Hospitality Management is ranked in the top five in the world by CEOWORLD magazine.
TOP
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
We’ve earned the Carnegie Foundation’s highest ranking for research activity.
Kiplinger, Forbes and The Princeton Review rank a UCF education among the nation’s best values.
Our graduates earn Fulbright, Goldwater, Mellon, Rhodes, Truman and Udall scholarships.
CAMPUS LOCATIONS DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
THE MAIN ATTRACTION
As UCF’s home since 1968, our 1,415-acre main campus in east Orlando is impressive in size and even bigger in potential. UCF’s main campus is located 13 miles east of downtown Orlando and adjacent to one of the top research parks in the nation.
UCF DOWNTOWN
UCF Downtown is a game-changing campus in the heart of our great city that offers the opportunity for 7,000 students to live, learn and work in downtown Orlando. UCF Downtown is the home base for a variety of degree programs, including those focused on civic engagement and government, safety and justice, community well-being, content creation, digital media and communication.
ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Located in the heart of Orlando’s hospitality corridor next to world-famous attractions, resorts, restaurants and convention spaces, our 159,000-square-foot building is the largest and most advanced facility ever built for hospitality management education. And for good reason. With 75 million visitors each year, Orlando is the nation’s No. 1 destination for travel. So you won’t just be learning in the top tourism district — you’ll be immersed in it.
ACADEMIC HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
The UCF College of Medicine is educating future doctors and scientists in a new and better way for the 21st century. Our location in Lake Nona’s Medical City, with esteemed neighbors including Nemours Children’s Hospital, the University of Florida Research and Academic Center, the VA Medical Center and the forthcoming UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, is unrivaled and ensures we’ll continue to epitomize innovation and transform healthcare for generations to come.
UCF VIEWBOOK 2020–21
CONTACT US
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