University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL
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    Faculty & Research

    252 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Psychology, General40 faculty avg h-index 23.8 #32 of 89 in Psychology
    Peter A. Hancock, Pegasus Professor, Provost Distinguished Research Professor h-index 82
    Notable: “A Meta-Analysis of Factors Affecting Trust in Human-Robot Interaction” (2011) · 1,936 citations
    Deborah C. Beidel, Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor h-index 82
    Highlights News Publications indicates a graduate student author from the UCF Anxiety Disorders Clinic. Beidel, D.C., Frueh, B.C., Neer, S.M., Bowers, C.A., Trachik, B., Uhde, T.W., Grubaugh, A. (2019). Trauma Management Therapy with virt
    Notable: “An empirically derived inventory to measure social fears and anxiety: The Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory.” (1989) · 885 citations
    Mark Ehrhart, Professor h-index 51
    Organizational climate and culture, organizational citizenship behavior, and leadership, and the application of these topics across levels of analysis and in behavioral and mental health settings. His recent work has focused on the
    Notable: “Organizational Climate and Culture” (2016) · 2,051 citations
    Clint Bowers, Professor h-index 44
    Es on the use of technology in the prevention and treatment of psychological disorders. This has included developing games to prevent anxiety disorders in the military and to prevent problem drinking in college students. I have also develop
    Notable: “Computer Gaming and Interactive Simulations for Learning: A Meta-Analysis” (2006) · 932 citations
    Hospitality Management40 faculty avg h-index 61.5 #56 of 100 in Business & Management
    Dr Manuel Rivera, Associate Dean of Research h-index 40
    Notable: “Internal model control: PID controller design” (1986) · 1,597 citations
    Dr Abraham Pizam, Professor Emeritus
    Dr Ady Milman, Professor
    Dr Ahmet Bulent Ozturk, Associate Professor
    Biology32 faculty avg h-index 24.7 #43 of 68 in Biology
    Eric Hoffman, Department Chair & Professor h-index 114
    Notable: “Dystrophin: The protein product of the duchenne muscular dystrophy locus” (1987) · 4,688 citations
    Linda Walters, Pegasus Professor h-index 41
    S) Human impacts in the marine environment. Both pure ecology questions and goal-based conservation issues for a wide range of marine and estuarine habitats. Research News Research Our lab, called CEELAB (Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab
    Notable: “Microplastic accumulation in the gastrointestinal tracts in birds of prey in central Florida, USA” (2020) · 279 citations
    John Weishampel, Dean, College of Graduate Studies and Professor h-index 36
    S) Landscape ecology (how landscape pattern influences ecological processes and biodiversity). Research Publications News Research Dr. Weishampel’s primary research interest is in the field of landscape ecology, i.e., how landscape pattern
    Notable: “Estimation of tropical forest structural characteristics using large-footprint lidar” (2002) · 612 citations
    Michelle Gaither, Associate Professor h-index 36
    S) Marine biology, ichthyology, genomics, population genetics, deep-sea, coral reefs, eDNA Research News Research The research in my lab is centered on the evolution, ecology, and origin of biodiversity in marine fishes. We are a highly co
    Notable: “Comparative phylogeography of the ocean planet” (2016) · 279 citations
    Business32 faculty avg h-index 16.8 #4 of 8 in Business
    James Combs, Chair & Professor h-index 48
    Notable: “HOW MUCH DO HIGH‐PERFORMANCE WORK PRACTICES MATTER? A META‐ANALYSIS OF THEIR EFFECTS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE” (2006) · 2,066 citations
    Jesse Dillard, Adjunct h-index 42
    Notable: “The making and remaking of organization context” (2004) · 639 citations
    Vicky Arnold, Professor Emerita h-index 31
    Notable: ““The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated”—Artificial intelligence research in accounting” (2016) · 225 citations
    Mark Dickie, Chair & Professor h-index 21
    Es on estimating economic benefits of reducing risks to human health; understanding how people perceive health risks; and examining the determinants and effects of behaviors that influence the health risks people experience. His work has be
    Notable: “Averting Behavior and Urban Air Pollution” (1997) · 179 citations
    Visual and Performing Arts31 faculty avg h-index 10
    Tim Brown, Associate Professor of Scenery and Projection Design h-index 13
    Media and society New media in journalism New media in education Industry/academy relationships Nicholson School of Communication and Media Like us on
    Alexander Rex Burtzos, Associate Professor of Music Composition
    Belinda C. Boyd, Professor, Coordinator, Undergraduate Acting
    David Bjella, Professor of Cello
    Arts and Media Management22 faculty avg h-index 16.9
    Adam Parrish, Associate Lecturer
    Ann Miller, Interim Assistant Director, Professor
    Boyd Lindsley, Instructor
    Christine Hanlon, Senior Lecturer

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Central Florida. University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL reports an overall acceptance rate of 44.7%, an SAT middle 50% of 1210–1340, a class size of 8,256, and a yield of 34.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. One of the largest universities in the US by enrollment. Strong engineering, optics/photonics, and simulation programs near NASA/Kennedy Space Center. Rolling admissions with priority period.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Central Florida: key admissions facts

    University of Central Florida's overall acceptance rate is 44.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Central Florida's SAT middle-50% range is 1210–1340 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Central Florida is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Central Florida's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 34.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Central Florida for families earning under $75,000 is about $7,706 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Central Florida on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Central Florida cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,816 per year in net price at University of Central Florida, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $17,681 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,128 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Central Florida: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$5,816
    $30,001–$48,000$7,174
    $48,001–$75,000$10,128
    $75,001–$110,000$14,902
    Over $110,000$17,681
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$6,368
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$24,076
    Room and board$11,532

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Florida?

    University of Central Florida's overall acceptance rate is 44.7%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Central Florida?

    Admitted students at University of Central Florida typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1210–1340 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Central Florida?

    Getting into University of Central Florida is difficult: it admits 44.7% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Central Florida offer early decision or early action?

    University of Central Florida offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of Central Florida cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Central Florida — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $7,706 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Central Florida cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,816 per year in net price at University of Central Florida, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $17,681 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,128 per year after grants and scholarships.

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