University of Central Florida Reviews

  • 410 Reviews
  • Orlando (FL) (and 7 others)
  • Annual Tuition: $22,467
88% of 410 students said this degree improved their career prospects
94% of 410 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Jennifer Diaz
  • Reviewed: 3/30/2017
  • Degree: Psychology
"My experience at UCF has been nothing short of amazing! My professors have been so enthusiastic about teaching and are more than willing to help when asked! The program is easy to follow, but advisers are always available to guide you through the process!"
Melissa Matoff
  • Reviewed: 3/29/2017
  • Degree: Healthcare Administration
"The Health Services Administration program at UCF was a great program. I started at UCF in Fall 2007 and changed my major a handful of times, ending on HSA. The advisers were super helpful in working with what I had already taken and figuring out which classes I still needed to take to graduate in the most time-efficient manner. I also was able to find an internship though the program so it was very helpful for that as well."
A Mohammed
  • Reviewed: 3/28/2017
  • Degree: Marketing
"I attended the University of Florida from 2007 to 2009 and studied marketing after finishing a high school diploma-AA program. Most of my professors were good but when I graduated I was extremely underprepared for actually getting a job in my field. Hopefully, this has changed. Pros: Top 50 school, super cheap if you're in-state, massive size of the student population means there are many clubs and classes Cons: Could have used more guidance to transition into actually getting a job. Getting this academic degree seemed almost entirely separate from finding a job. Pro or con: Many of my classes were online and had 100s of people taking them at a time, many of my marketing classes toward the end of my degree were group project based"
Joey Caggiano
  • Reviewed: 3/28/2017
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"I am completely satisfied with the University of Central Florida. I earned my bachelor's degree in criminal justice completely online. I also earned an certificate in criminal profiling as well. The professors and staff were extremely helpful throughout my academic program.The people of UCF were also extremely accommodating to my physical disability. Thanks to the knowledge I obtained from the University, I can now move on to graduate school and achieve my dream of becoming a psychological profiler for law enforcement. I would highly recommend UCF to anyone interested in pursuing an education in criminal justice."
Class of 2015
  • Reviewed: 3/26/2017
  • Degree: Communications
"My whole experience felt like I was on a conveyor belt being shuffled along. I at no point felt like I was being cared for by the faculty or staff. However, Orlando was an awesome city to live in and the people of UCF are amazing. I just struggled with the structure of the communications department."
Annie Evans
  • Reviewed: 3/23/2017
  • Degree: Sports Management
"If it was not for the UCF DeVos Undergraduate Sport Business program, I would not be prepared for graduate school in the slightest nor would I have been accepted into two exceptional univerisities to obtain my MBA. When I was a senior in high school, I had every one of my peers and their mother telling me to choose either Florida State University of University of Florida for my bachelor's, but something in me pulled me towards the University of Central Florida. During my sophomore year, I met Professor Scott Bukstein and Doctor C. Keith Harrison who have become the largest influences in my life. They saw potential that I didn't see in myself. I spent my first semester in the sport business program volunteering at over fourteen events related to sports and eventually landed my first two internships, one with the Orlando Predators and another with Orlando City Soccer. I went on to volunteer for the Miami Dolphins and work for UCF Athletics and the Orlando Magic afterwards. Now, I am finishing up my last semester as an undergraduate student and moving on to either Seton Hall University or Point Park University to obtain my master's, but I need some help financially. I can't do this journey alone anymore as my student debt continues to rise and graduate school is significantly more expensive. Without UCF, however, graduate school would not even be an option for me at the moment and for that, I am forever grateful. They prepared me better than any other university could have dreamed of."
Melinda
  • Reviewed: 3/23/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I studied biomed at UCF and graduated in the spring of 2015. The major is tough no doubt but overall I did pretty well in all my classes and was able to juggle a full-time job as well. Class sizes are pretty large but that didn't affect me in my coursework. It did however make it a bit challenging when requesting letters of recommendation. Parking is always a struggle so I would recommend taking morning classes. The campus is beautiful. The school also provides so many resources to ensure students succeed. No regrets getting my degree from UCF."
Jordan Troxel
  • Reviewed: 3/19/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Although I had a highly atypical college experience with my father passing in my junior year, UF made me feel like I could succeed and make a difference even in the face of adversity. Every class at UF offered a unique challenge with a professor that showed they cared about his/her students. UF gave me a home and the knowledge and compassion to help others as a future Speech-Language pathologist. You can't find that at many schools!"
Julie Miller
  • Reviewed: 3/19/2017
  • Degree: Psychology
"The University of Central Florida is the second largest school in the nation. The psychology program is one of the largest at the school. If you do not need hands on attention, this school could be everything you ever dreamed of. The amount of diversity this school has is amazing. Every day I met someone new. Even just watching others from afar gave me a truly different insight on life. I pursued a major with a minor and I am off to complete my doctorates and the professors at UCF are who I have to thank. I wouldn't change my undergraduate years for anything."
Gator Grad
  • Reviewed: 3/19/2017
  • Degree: Civil Engineering
"University of Florida was great overall experience. The classes were sometimes challenging. Getting together with fellow classmates to complete work provided for different points of views on projects and a great base for finding new friends. The diversity on campus was great! Each month there was a different ethnic group being celebrated. There was a joyous sense of being associated with the "Gator Good.""
Danielle Gosselin
  • Reviewed: 3/17/2017
  • Degree: Performing Arts
"The University of Central Florida is somewhat like a small city itself with over 64,000 students. Because of this size, it is challenging to get a close-knit community feel. While I greatly enjoyed the creative writing courses I participated in outside of my major field of study, I did struggle somewhat with my particular graduate program in the theatre department. While many of the theatre professors truly had the interest of their students in mind, others used techniques and methods that were destructive and unprofessional. Professors did challenge students to become better theatre artists, but this was not always done in a way that was healthy for the students. I do see potential in this program and hope that the department shifts its focus to nurturing a healthy theatrical education process, rather than a product that at times sacrifices student well-being. While, I recommend the theatre department with some reservation, I recommend the creative writing program entirely."
Taylor
  • Reviewed: 3/14/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"The University of Florida prepares students for every career, from business to medicine to journalism. In addition to the excellent education you will receive at this school, you also become part of the gator nation. Football games in the swamp are one of the best parts of being a gator, so make sure you go to every football game you can. Although advising is not always the most helpful, students have created various programs and clubs to make sure you get the most out of your time at UF and ensure that you get a job after graduation."
Kaela Sculthorpe
  • Reviewed: 3/12/2017
  • Degree: Legal Studies
"I attended The University of Central Florida (UCF) for my Bachelor's Degree. I chose to attend this school because they offer one of the best programs in the nation for Legal Studies. Upon my completion of High School, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in law. Many of the other undergraduate institutions I was accepted to offered Political Science as their "Pre-Law" track. Politics don't particularly interest me, so when I saw UCF offered an excellent Legal Studies program, I was quick to make my decision. I believe UCF has prepared me to attend law school in the fall in a way that no other university could have. At UCF I had the opportunity to receive LSAT prep, become a member of a Pre-Law fraternity, and receive counseling from professors who attended law school themselves. Not only did UCF provide me with an exceptional major program, but a minor in Writing and Rhetoric as well. UCF gave me an educational experience I can be proud of; one that has prepared me for my future career. I attended The University of Central Florida (UCF) for my Bachelor's Degree. I chose to attend this school because they offer one of the best programs in the nation for Legal Studies. Upon my completion of High School, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in law. Many of the other undergraduate institutions I was accepted to offered Political Science as their "Pre-Law" track. Politics don't particularly interest me, so when I saw UCF offered an excellent Legal Studies program, I was quick to make my decision. I believe UCF has prepared me to attend law school in the fall in a way that no other university could have. At UCF I had the opportunity to receive LSAT prep, become a member of a Pre-Law fraternity, and receive counseling from professors who attended law school themselves. Not only did UCF provide me with an exceptional major program, but a minor in Writing and Rhetoric as well. UCF gave me an educational experience I can be proud of; one that has prepared me for my future career."
Samantha Class
  • Reviewed: 3/8/2017
  • Degree: Psychology
"Psychology is the largest major program at UCF, and they definitely have the respective resources. The professors want you to excel, there are research and volunteer opportunities everywhere, and overall the Psychology major program has a lot of great people who will help you succeed in your future careee path, as well as give you a good idea of who your competition will be in the workforce. UCF as a whole is a great school as well. The school spirit radiates from miles away, there is always something to get involved in relating to the community, and it's a gorgeous piece of scenery as well. I'm beyond proud to be a Knight."
Assa
  • Reviewed: 3/5/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"I enjoyed attending the University of Central Florida (UCF). The diversity of the student and the campus life make a wonderful place. Not only that the student union building which is called the campus heart give students the opportunity to meet share ideas and participate in activities outside the classrooms."
Robert Durant
  • Reviewed: 3/5/2017
  • Degree: Business
"My executive MBA program has exceeded my expectations. The draw for me was how the program speaks of the ability to interact with others from different industries to discusses how different business management practices are applied. However, what was not touted as a benefit was the cultural, generational, and managerial level diversity of the individuals that they sellect to be in the cohort. This diversity has been a wonderful addition to the discussions and teaching techniques of the professors. I would recommend this program to any person that is seeking to advance themselves personally or professionally."
Kmc
  • Reviewed: 3/4/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"The BSW program at UCF is a good introduction to social work. The classes are not very challenging. In order to get the most out of the program, you should participat in NASW, complete the honor in the major program, and commit time to volunteering. You have to take initiative to reap the benefits of the program."
Lindsay Patenaude
  • Reviewed: 2/25/2017
  • Degree: Psychology
"UCF is a great university and will prepare me for career challenges I face in the future. I found that the university's website is very informative and insightful and has given me a realistic view of their program and what is expected of me as an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist."
Morris
  • Reviewed: 2/25/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"This school has great diversity and plenty of activities/clubs to get yourself into. Being that this is a large university, the majority of your classes contains hundreds of students, making it difficult to get to know your professor. Good luck with scheduling, especially when you are in your last few semesters. Some required courses are only offered once each semester, so if it is closed, then you'll have to wait until the next semester or whenever it is offered next. No wonder they call it "U Can't Finish" (on time). My tip is to get to know your academic advisor EARLY and make sure you plan out what courses you want to take and when so that you can be able to map out how long it will take to finish your degree. All in all, nice campus, great students, great sporting events and a wonderful lifetime experience."
Christina
  • Reviewed: 2/23/2017
  • Degree: Clinical Psychology
"I feel that having a more intimate cohort size provided for a more close-knit environment in where all of us were able to flourish and positively feed off of one another to succeed. I have never felt more at home than I do within this program. This is important because we as humans are naturally social and are able to get where we need to be if we have the support system to build us up. Without a support system, you would not have anyone to bounce ideas off of or to build your own network system. The internship opportunities provided to us were limited but we all made the best of it and can say at the end of the day, our education and expertise is better for it."