College of Central Florida — tuition $1,987 in-state, $7,947 out-of-stateCollege of Central Florida campus, Ocala, FL. Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
5,747
Total Enrollment
44%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,173
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near College of Central Florida ▼
87%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at College of Central Florida, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$38,203
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,267
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,000
Median debt at graduation
44.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 79th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at College of Central Florida
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The College of Central Florida Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $311,669
Avg rent near campus: $1,529/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 34432 (5.9% cap, Dunnellon)
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🏆 Where College of Central Florida Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,983 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person40%
Hybrid (Some Online)36%
Fully Online24%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)57%
25-64 (Adult)26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at College of Central Florida?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend College of Central Florida?
Tuition at College of Central Florida is
$1,987 for in-state students
and $7,947 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,173.
What is the graduation rate at College of Central Florida?
The graduation rate at College of Central Florida is 44%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is College of Central Florida a good school?
College of Central Florida has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend College of Central Florida?
College of Central Florida has a total enrollment of 5,747 students.
Is there rental demand near College of Central Florida?
Yes! Approximately 87% of students at College of Central Florida live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 4,983 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ocala area.
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