UCF is committed to providing access to a high-quality education at聽a cost that聽remains聽among the most affordable of聽the nation鈥檚 leading public research universities.
In keeping with that responsibility, and in accordance with state law and Board of Governors regulation, this is public notice that the UCF Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees by 15% at a meeting on July 16.
If approved, the increase would take effect聽beginning聽Fall 2026.聽This proposal would not affect tuition or fees for in-state students聽or graduate students.
Fee Changes for Out-of-State Students
This proposed adjustment would help the university continue to meet rising costs while preserving the quality of instruction, academic programs, and support services that benefit all students.
The proposed increase would better align out-of-state student fees with the actual costs of delivering a high-quality educational experience.聽Increases will fund investments in faculty, classroom instruction,聽and聽academic advising.
Even with the proposed increase, UCF would remain among the most affordable leading public research universities in the nation and continue to offer exceptional value to students from Florida and beyond.
UCF recognizes that any change in cost may affect students and families. If the proposal is approved, the university will communicate directly with affected out-of-state students and work with them to聽identify聽available financial聽assistance聽options.
Board of Trustees Meeting Information
The virtual UCF Board of Trustees meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026.聽Additional聽information is available on the聽.
This notice is being聽posted and emailed to all enrolled students聽in accordance with聽state law and Board of Governors regulation.
