Short answer: the middle 50% of first-year students who enrolled at University of Central Florida scored about 1200 to 1350 on the SAT, with an average of 1269. That means a quarter of enrolled first-years scored 1200 or lower and a quarter scored 1350 or higher. These numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
UCF at a glance
SAT middle 50%: 1200 to 1350 | Average: 1269
Reading and Writing: 610 to 680 | Math: 590 to 670
ACT middle 50%: 25 to 29
Admission rate: 40.1%
UCF SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 610 | 680 |
| Math | 590 | 670 |
| Total (sum of sections) | 1200 | 1350 |
The total row adds the two section numbers, so treat it as a close estimate, not an exact percentile of total scores. For comparison, the average SAT score for the class of 2026 was 1045 (528 Reading and Writing, 517 Math), according to College Board.
Does UCF require the SAT?
Yes. UCF says all freshmen must submit an official SAT, ACT or CLT score. Like every Florida public university, UCF follows the state rule that first-year students submit one of these tests.
- No minimum score: UCF has no cutoff, but says scores must be competitive with the applicant pool.
- Superscoring: UCF superscores the SAT and ACT and has no preference between them.
- Official scores: must come directly from the testing agency, and can take up to 7 business days to process.
- Score age: SAT and ACT scores count if taken within the last five years.
- SAT code: 5233.
UCF’s own newer numbers: for students offered admission for summer and fall 2026, UCF reports a middle 50% SAT of 1310 to 1420. That is higher than the older College Scorecard range above, which covers enrolled students. UCF admitted 28,612 of 70,030 applicants for 2026. UCF’s Burnett Honors College freshmen averaged a 1466 SAT in fall 2025.
What SAT score should you aim for?
For a current application, aim for 1310 or higher, the bottom of UCF’s 2026 admitted range. At 1420 or higher you are in the top quarter of admitted students. If you want the Burnett Honors College, plan on about 1466 or higher, its fall 2025 freshman average.
UCF’s admitted students also had recalculated core GPAs of 4.11 to 4.57. Because UCF superscores, a retake that raises only one section still lifts your UCF score.
Where do you stand against UCF’s range?
Take a free full-length practice test and compare your section scores to 680 (Reading and Writing) and 670 (Math).
How to close the gap
- Find your weaker section by comparing each score to UCF’s 75th percentile above.
- Practice at the top difficulty level. Scores in this range come from getting the hardest questions right. Try these hard SAT math questions and this hard SAT English practice test.
- Drill your weak skills in Targeted Practice.
- Compare schools with similar ranges in the College Finder.
For cost, graduation rate and earnings data, see the full UCF college profile.
Frequently asked questions
What SAT score do you need for UCF?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1200 to 1350.
What is the average SAT score at UCF?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1269.
Does UCF require the SAT?
Yes. UCF requires an official SAT, ACT or CLT score, has no minimum, and superscores.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Central Florida (latest admissions data, accessed October 2026).
- UCF Admissions, Freshman and First-Time-In-College.
- UCF Admissions, How competitive is it to get admitted into UCF?.
- College Board Newsroom, Class of 2026 SAT results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SAT score do you need for UCF?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1200 to 1350.
What is the average SAT score at UCF?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1269.
Does UCF require the SAT?
Yes. UCF requires an official SAT, ACT or CLT score, has no minimum, and superscores.