Admissions / Recruiting
Who We Serve
UCF College of Graduate Studies is dedicated to supporting graduate education, by ensuring the resources needed for enrollment and program growth are in place. We track and analyze emerging trends and changes in graduate education, nationally and with our peer institutions, and provide support and guidance for interdisciplinary and cooperative programs. We are mindful of the need to retain the academic values of the graduate programs while acting as a partner in the social and economic well-being of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The college recognizes its responsibility to sustain and build graduate community at UCF; open to all and fosters a sense of belonging.
We are committed to welcoming candidates from various disciplines and supporting them in successful degree completion.
Student Demographics
Total Grad Students 9,291
(13% of total UCF students)
2,145 Doctoral Students (23% of total)
6,628 Master’s Students (71% of total)
585 Graduate Certificate and Nondegree seeking students (6% of total)
478 Medical Students (Not included in the 9,291)
4,439 (47.8%) of graduate students enroll full-time
2,858 (31%) of graduate students are studying fully Online
1,994 (21.5%) of graduate students are Hispanic/Latino
1,248 (13.4%) of graduate students are International, representing 102 countries
UCF graduate students represent 49 US states and 4 US territories and DC
3,868
(42%) of Graduate Students are male
5,416
(58%) of Graduate Students are female
Average age of Doctoral Students is 31
Average age of Master’s Students is 28
UCF has 238 Graduate Degree Programs that consist of programs, tracks, and certificates.
Enrollment By College
Impact
In the 2023-2024 academic year, the College of Graduate Studies admissions team processed:
13,729 applications,
extended 8,173 offers of admission,
and welcomed
4,993
new students into our graduate community
an 8.5% percent increase over the previous year.
Beyond these numbers, the admissions team provided exceptional support throughout the admissions process. They handled initial residency classification and residency reclassification for in-state tuition, evaluated international transcripts, and ensured compliance with Florida Statute 1010.35 (required screening for all students applying for research positions or research-related support positions), all while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
By leveraging advanced tools, the team streamlined application reviews and maintained clear, consistent communication with prospective students. Through their dedicated efforts, the College of Graduate Studies ensured that all admitted applicants met UCF’s rigorous academic and institutional requirements, reinforcing the integrity of the admissions process and upholding university standards.
Recruitment
The College is committed to fostering a vibrant graduate student community that mirrors the strengths of our region and supports the growth of dynamic learning environments in our graduate programs. In collaboration with these programs, the College of Graduate Studies has successfully facilitated several key initiatives:
- Hosted the annual Grad Fair, attracting 607 prospective students attended the event who met with faculty and staff from over 90 UCF graduate programs.
- Organized 293 virtual and in-person events for prospective students, allowing graduate programs to connect with over 3,203 individuals.
- Conducted monthly campus tours for prospective graduate students, for a total of 174 registrations.
- Hosted 17 Graduate Admissions Information Sessions that garnered a total of 1,505 registrations.
- Participated in 23 recruitment events, both in-state and out-of-state, as well as various grad fairs and research conferences. Received requests for information about UCF’s graduate programs from 32,280 prospective applicants through our Online Request for Information Form.
- As a result of these efforts, CGS and its program partners were able to meet with 5,007 prospective applicants interested in pursuing graduate studies at UCF.