Is University of Central Florida a Catholic college?

No. University of Central Florida is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Central Florida?

Mass is listed at Live Oak Ballroom, UCF campus, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 113 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo, Catholic Center, 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051, and Oviedo. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Central Florida Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Central Florida meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Central Florida

LocationOrlando, FL
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 69,233 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
93 of 100

CAcademics
69 of 100

Verified Oct. 7, 2026 · How the score works

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University of Central Florida is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando, run with the Brotherhood of Hope and Saint Paul's Outreach, and is based at a Catholic Center in the NorthView building across McCulloch Road from campus. Mass is offered at the center every weekday, with scheduled confession Monday through Friday and adoration Tuesday through Thursday, and a Sunday noon Mass is held on campus in the Live Oak Ballroom. Students meet weekly for KnightFire and for men's and women's communities, and the ministry runs fall, spring, and student mission retreats.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

Sunday12:00 PMLive Oak Ballroom, UCF campus · When school is in session; check the semester schedule for location changes.
Sunday5:30 PMMost Precious Blood Catholic Church, 113 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo
Monday–Thursday5:00 PMCatholic Center, 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051, Oviedo
Friday12:00 PMCatholic Center, 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051, Oviedo

Confession 2

Monday–Thursday4:15 PM–5:00 PMCatholic Center · Also by appointment.
Friday11:15 AM–12:00 PMCatholic Center

Adoration 1

Tuesday–Thursday12:00 PM–5:00 PMCatholic Center

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Mass Times & More — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mass-times-and-more · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (NOON) UCF Live Oak Ballroom** on campus near Ferrell Commons when school is in session.”
A Sunday noon Mass is held on campus in the Live Oak Ballroom when school is in session.
“5:30 PM Most Precious Blood Catholic Church 113 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765”
The ministry lists a 5:30 PM Sunday Mass at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Oviedo.
“Daily Mass Monday—Thursday 5:00PM Friday 12:00 PM (NOON) Catholic Center 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051 Oviedo, FL 32765”
Weekday Mass is celebrated at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday at 5:00 PM and Friday at noon.
“Daily Mass Monday—Thursday 5:00PM Friday 12:00 PM (NOON) Catholic Center 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051 Oviedo, FL 32765”
Weekday Mass is celebrated at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday at 5:00 PM and Friday at noon.
“Confessions Monday—Thursday 4:15 PM - 5 PM Friday 11:15 AM - 12 PM Catholic Center”
Confession is scheduled at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday 4:15-5 PM and Friday 11:15 AM-12 PM.
“Confessions Monday—Thursday 4:15 PM - 5 PM Friday 11:15 AM - 12 PM Catholic Center”
Confession is scheduled at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday 4:15-5 PM and Friday 11:15 AM-12 PM.
“Adoration (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament) Tuesday—Thursday 12:00PM (NOON) - 5:00PM Catholic Center”
Eucharistic adoration is held at the Catholic Center Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 5 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

UCF Catholic Campus Ministry — 1.0 mi · 3925 Lockwood Boulevard, Oviedo
Saint Josephs Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (3)
1. College Campus Ministry – Diocese of Orlando, Floridaorlandodiocese.org/ministry/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “University of Central Florida (UCF) Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF Director: Gloria Del Orbe Campus Ministers: Brother Sawyer Phillips, Father Paul Helfrich”
  The Diocese of Orlando lists Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF, with a director and two campus ministers including Father Paul Helfrich.
2. CCM at UCFccmknights.com · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando”
  Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando.
3. Religion and Non-Religion • UCFrnr.sswb.ucf.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Baptist Collegiate Ministries Catholic Campus Ministry Chabad Jewish Student Group”
  UCF lists Catholic Campus Ministry among its registered student organizations for faith communities.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Catholic Center in the NorthView building on the north side of campus, across McCulloch Road; daily Mass, confession, and adoration are held there.)
Sources (1)
1. Visit Us — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/visit-us · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “We are located in the NorthView building on the north side of UCF’s campus, across McCulloch Road.”
  The Catholic Center is in the NorthView building on the north side of campus, across McCulloch Road.
  “3925 Lockwood Blvd. Suite #1051 Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: 407-392-0824 campusministry@ccmknights.com”
  The Catholic Center's address, phone, and email.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Paul Helfrich is listed as a campus minister by the ministry and the diocese. Fr. Joshua Swallows and Fr. Benjamin Lenhertz are listed as chaplains.)
Sources (2)
1. College Campus Ministry – Diocese of Orlando, Floridaorlandodiocese.org/ministry/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “University of Central Florida (UCF) Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF Director: Gloria Del Orbe Campus Ministers: Brother Sawyer Phillips, Father Paul Helfrich”
  The Diocese of Orlando lists Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF, with a director and two campus ministers including Father Paul Helfrich.
2. Our Team — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/our-team · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Fr. Paul Helfrich CAMPUS MINISTER frpaul@brohope.net”
  Fr. Paul Helfrich, a priest, is listed as a campus minister on the ministry's staff.
  “Chaplains Fr. Joshua Swallows CHAPLAIN jswallows@oviedocatholic.org Fr. Benjamin Lenhertz CHAPLAIN”
  Two priests, Fr. Joshua Swallows and Fr. Benjamin Lenhertz, are listed as chaplains.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Thursday 5:00 PM and Friday 12:00 PM at the Catholic Center.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times & More — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mass-times-and-more · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Daily Mass Monday—Thursday 5:00PM Friday 12:00 PM (NOON) Catholic Center 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051 Oviedo, FL 32765”
  Weekday Mass is celebrated at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday at 5:00 PM and Friday at noon.
Partly:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (Sunday 12:00 PM in the Live Oak Ballroom on campus when school is in session. The ministry also lists a 5:30 PM Sunday Mass at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, an off-campus parish in Oviedo, which is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times & More — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mass-times-and-more · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (NOON) UCF Live Oak Ballroom** on campus near Ferrell Commons when school is in session.”
  A Sunday noon Mass is held on campus in the Live Oak Ballroom when school is in session.
  “5:30 PM Most Precious Blood Catholic Church 113 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765”
  The ministry lists a 5:30 PM Sunday Mass at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Oviedo.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Monday-Thursday 4:15-5:00 PM and Friday 11:15 AM-12:00 PM, plus by appointment.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times & More — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mass-times-and-more · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Confessions Monday—Thursday 4:15 PM - 5 PM Friday 11:15 AM - 12 PM Catholic Center”
  Confession is scheduled at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday 4:15-5 PM and Friday 11:15 AM-12 PM.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Saint Paul's Outreach chapter, KnightFire weekly large group, men's and women's communities, and Catholic Campus Ministry as a registered student organization.)
Sources (3)
1. CCM at UCFccmknights.com · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “KnightFire is our weekly large group meeting led by students for students. Think of it as a mid-week retreat. There's time to hang with other Catholics, talk about what's going on in your life, sing some worship songs, and learn about your faith. WHERE: CCM @ Northview - 3925 Lockwood Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (click here for a map) WHEN: Tuesdays @ 8 pm”
  KnightFire, a weekly student-led large group meeting, is held Tuesdays at 8 PM at the Catholic Center.
  “Women’s Community is a place where women get to experience and encounter the truth and beauty of their femininity gifted to them by God. We meet every week on Thursday evenings.”
  A women's community meets weekly on Thursday evenings.
  “Men’s community is for guys who want to live for more. We support each other in working for excellence in a world that rewards mediocrity.”
  A men's community meets as part of the ministry.
2. Florida — SPOspo.org/florida · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “University of Central Florida (UCF) In partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope Also serving Valencia College, Rollins College, Seminole State College”
  Saint Paul's Outreach has a chapter at UCF in partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope.
3. Religion and Non-Religion • UCFrnr.sswb.ucf.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Baptist Collegiate Ministries Catholic Campus Ministry Chabad Jewish Student Group”
  UCF lists Catholic Campus Ministry among its registered student organizations for faith communities.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (fall, spring, student mission, alumni), OCIA with Most Precious Blood parish, small groups, mission trips, and spiritual mentoring.)
Sources (3)
1. Retreats — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Our fall retreat is all about encountering the Lord in a new way through the sacraments of the Church. If you’ve only ever been on a confirmation retreat or youth ministry retreat, get ready for something different. This student-led, Eucharist-centered retreat welcomes over 165 college students who all want to be there to grow in their faith.”
  The ministry runs a student-led fall retreat attended by over 165 college students.
2. Becoming Catholic — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Our OCIA program is run in collaboration with Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.”
  OCIA (preparation to become Catholic) is offered in collaboration with Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.
3. What We Do — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/what-we-do · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “We have many opportunities for small groups, retreats, mission trips, spiritual mentoring, student leadership and so much more.”
  The ministry offers small groups, retreats, mission trips, spiritual mentoring, and student leadership.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (15 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 5 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is celebrated at the Catholic Center every weekday (Monday-Thursday 5:00 PM, Friday noon), and a Sunday noon Mass is held on campus.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times & More — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mass-times-and-more · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (NOON) UCF Live Oak Ballroom** on campus near Ferrell Commons when school is in session.”
  A Sunday noon Mass is held on campus in the Live Oak Ballroom when school is in session.
  “Daily Mass Monday—Thursday 5:00PM Friday 12:00 PM (NOON) Catholic Center 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051 Oviedo, FL 32765”
  Weekday Mass is celebrated at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday at 5:00 PM and Friday at noon.
Confession is scheduled every weekday and Eucharistic adoration is held Tuesday through Thursday afternoons at the Catholic Center.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times & More — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mass-times-and-more · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Confessions Monday—Thursday 4:15 PM - 5 PM Friday 11:15 AM - 12 PM Catholic Center”
  Confession is scheduled at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday 4:15-5 PM and Friday 11:15 AM-12 PM.
  “Adoration (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament) Tuesday—Thursday 12:00PM (NOON) - 5:00PM Catholic Center”
  Eucharistic adoration is held at the Catholic Center Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 5 PM.
A priest serves as campus minister and two priests are listed as chaplains, alongside Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries and Brotherhood of Hope brothers.
Sources (2)
1. Our Team — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/our-team · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Fr. Paul Helfrich CAMPUS MINISTER frpaul@brohope.net”
  Fr. Paul Helfrich, a priest, is listed as a campus minister on the ministry's staff.
  “Chaplains Fr. Joshua Swallows CHAPLAIN jswallows@oviedocatholic.org Fr. Benjamin Lenhertz CHAPLAIN”
  Two priests, Fr. Joshua Swallows and Fr. Benjamin Lenhertz, are listed as chaplains.
2. Florida — SPOspo.org/florida · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “University of Central Florida (UCF) In partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope Also serving Valencia College, Rollins College, Seminole State College”
  Saint Paul's Outreach has a chapter at UCF in partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope.
Weekly KnightFire and men's and women's communities, plus fall, spring, and student mission retreats, are offered.
Sources (2)
1. CCM at UCFccmknights.com · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “KnightFire is our weekly large group meeting led by students for students. Think of it as a mid-week retreat. There's time to hang with other Catholics, talk about what's going on in your life, sing some worship songs, and learn about your faith. WHERE: CCM @ Northview - 3925 Lockwood Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (click here for a map) WHEN: Tuesdays @ 8 pm”
  KnightFire, a weekly student-led large group meeting, is held Tuesdays at 8 PM at the Catholic Center.
  “Women’s Community is a place where women get to experience and encounter the truth and beauty of their femininity gifted to them by God. We meet every week on Thursday evenings.”
  A women's community meets weekly on Thursday evenings.
  “Men’s community is for guys who want to live for more. We support each other in working for excellence in a world that rewards mediocrity.”
  A men's community meets as part of the ministry.
2. Retreats — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Our fall retreat is all about encountering the Lord in a new way through the sacraments of the Church. If you’ve only ever been on a confirmation retreat or youth ministry retreat, get ready for something different. This student-led, Eucharist-centered retreat welcomes over 165 college students who all want to be there to grow in their faith.”
  The ministry runs a student-led fall retreat attended by over 165 college students.
  “The Student Mission Retreat (SMR) is offered a week before classes begin in August as a way to prepare our student community with renewed missionary zeal.”
  A Student Mission Retreat is held each August before classes begin.

Concerns

Only one Sunday Mass is held on campus, in a ballroom rather than a chapel and only when school is in session; the other Sunday Mass the ministry lists is at an off-campus parish.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times & More — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mass-times-and-more · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (NOON) UCF Live Oak Ballroom** on campus near Ferrell Commons when school is in session.”
  A Sunday noon Mass is held on campus in the Live Oak Ballroom when school is in session.
  “5:30 PM Most Precious Blood Catholic Church 113 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765”
  The ministry lists a 5:30 PM Sunday Mass at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Oviedo.
The Catholic Center is across McCulloch Road from the main campus; the ministry points students to a university shuttle to reach it.
Sources (2)
1. Visit Us — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/visit-us · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “We are located in the NorthView building on the north side of UCF’s campus, across McCulloch Road.”
  The Catholic Center is in the NorthView building on the north side of campus, across McCulloch Road.
2. Ride or Walk — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/catch-a-ride · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Route 13 takes UCF students from Research 1 directly to Northview Apartments.”
  UCF Shuttle Route 13 runs from campus to the NorthView building where the Catholic Center is located.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF (Catholic Center, NorthView)

Address: 3925 Lockwood Blvd, Suite 1051, Oviedo, FL 32765
Location: Next to campus
Distance from campus: 1.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: ccmknights.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026, ccmknights.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026, ccmknights.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 4 off campus

Faith formation 3

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation)Off campus
Preparation for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, run in collaboration with Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.
ccmknights.com
KnightFireOn campus
Tuesdays 8 PM
Weekly student-led large group meeting with worship music, talks, and time with other Catholics, held at the Catholic Center in NorthView.
ccmknights.com
Small groups, mission trips, and spiritual mentoringOn campus
The ministry lists small groups, mission trips, spiritual mentoring, and student leadership opportunities.
ccmknights.com

Retreats 4

Fall RetreatOff campus
Student-led, Eucharist-centered weekend retreat attended by over 165 college students.
ccmknights.com
Spring Retreat: Fan Into FlameOff campus
Student-led spring retreat focused on life in the Holy Spirit.
ccmknights.com
Student Mission RetreatOff campus
August, the week before classes
Retreat planned by Saint Paul's Outreach Florida Region for student leaders from UCF, USF, and other campuses.
ccmknights.com
Reig[Knight] Alumni RetreatOn campus
Retreat day at the Catholic Center for alumni and graduating seniors.
ccmknights.com

Clubs and groups 4

Women's CommunityOn campus
Thursdays 7:30 PM
Weekly women's group of the campus ministry.
ccmknights.com
Men's CommunityOn campus
Thursdays 7:30 PM
Weekly men's group of the campus ministry.
ccmknights.com
Saint Paul's Outreach (SPO) UCF chapterOn campus
SPO missionaries serve the UCF chapter in partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope; the chapter also serves Valencia College, Rollins College, and Seminole State College.
spo.org
Catholic Campus Ministry (registered student organization)On campus
Listed by UCF among faith-based registered student organizations; led by a student Executive Board and Outreach Teams.
rnr.sswb.ucf.edu, ccmknights.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (5)

College Campus Ministry – Diocese of Orlando, Floridaorlandodiocese.org/ministry/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“University of Central Florida (UCF) Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF Director: Gloria Del Orbe Campus Ministers: Brother Sawyer Phillips, Father Paul Helfrich”
The Diocese of Orlando lists Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF, with a director and two campus ministers including Father Paul Helfrich.
CCM at UCFccmknights.com · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando”
Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando.
“Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando”
Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando.
Florida — SPOspo.org/florida · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“University of Central Florida (UCF) In partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope Also serving Valencia College, Rollins College, Seminole State College”
Saint Paul's Outreach has a chapter at UCF in partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope.
Mission & Vision — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“The Brotherhood of Hope’s primary mission is evangelization on secular college campuses.”
The Brotherhood of Hope, a community of Catholic Brothers, partners with the ministry.
Visit Us — CCM at UCFccmknights.com/visit-us · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“We are located in the NorthView building on the north side of UCF’s campus, across McCulloch Road.”
The Catholic Center is in the NorthView building on the north side of campus, across McCulloch Road.
“3925 Lockwood Blvd. Suite #1051 Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: 407-392-0824 campusministry@ccmknights.com”
The Catholic Center's address, phone, and email.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

69 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score78%
First-year retention 20% of score92%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,269 · ACT 27
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score28 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$7,831

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Big Twelve Conference
Setting	Suburb
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	28 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	59,470
Total students	69,233
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$10,411
Cost of attendance (per year)	$23,133
Median federal debt at graduation	$18,190
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	78%
First-year retention	92%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$58,308
Admission rate	40%
Students receiving Pell grants	32%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1200–1350ACT 25–29

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1269
SAT reading & writing	610–680
SAT math	590–670
ACT composite	25–29
Test policy	Required

Value index: 81 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Orlando

The Most Reverend John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: orlandodiocese.org, orlandodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 132903
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is University of Central Florida a Catholic college?: No. University of Central Florida is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at UCF.
What is University of Central Florida’s Catholic Life Score?: 87 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Central Florida?: Mass is listed at Live Oak Ballroom, UCF campus, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 113 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo, Catholic Center, 3925 Lockwood Blvd #1051, and Oviedo. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Central Florida Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Central Florida meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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