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University of Central Florida

UCF College of Nursing

PublicUniversityOrlando, FL· Part of State University System of Florida

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Overview

The UCF College of Nursing offers BSN pathways on campus at Lake Nona (Orlando), Cocoa and Daytona Beach plus an online RN to BSN, and online or hybrid MSN, DNP and PhD programs.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

Credential levels only, not program names or formats. How we use IPEDS

Award level	Field (CIP)	Awards
Bachelor's degreeBSN	Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)	711
Master's degreeMSN	Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)	65
Postbaccalaureate certificateGrad Cert	Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)	28
Doctor's degree – professional practiceDNP	Nursing Practice (51.3818)	65
Doctor's degree – research/scholarshipPhD	Nursing Science (51.3808)	4

Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026

Total 12-month enrollment, all students, 2023-24: 80,755 (institution-wide, all students)

Verified nursing programs (10)

University of Central Florida

Online RN to BSN

BSNRN-to-BSNFor licensed nurses

Orlando, FL
Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
as quickly as three semesters, or as slowly as one course per semester · 30 credit hours of coursework; up to 29 credits awarded for prior learning
For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Second Degree BSN

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure

UCF Lake Nona (Orlando) — Orlando, FL
On-campus · Full-time
4 semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer)
For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Traditional BSN

BSNPrelicensure

UCF Lake Nona (Orlando) — Orlando, FL · UCF Cocoa — Cocoa, FL · UCF Daytona Beach — Daytona Beach, FL
On-campus · Full-time
5 semesters
For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Nurse Educator MSN

MSNNurse EducatorFor licensed nurses

Orlando, FL
Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
38 credit hours
For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Nursing Leadership & Management MSN

MSNLeadershipFor licensed nurses

Orlando, FL
Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
36 credit hours
For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPAGACNPFor licensed nurses

UCF Lake Nona (Orlando) — Orlando, FL
Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
Full- or part-time; fall start · 73 credit hours
For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPAGPCNPFor licensed nurses

UCF Lake Nona (Orlando) — Orlando, FL
Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
Full- or part-time; fall start · 74 credit hours
For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Advanced Practice Nurse DNP

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses

Orlando, FL
Online coursework · Part-time
42 credit hours
For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

Family Nurse Practitioner DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPFNPFor licensed nurses

UCF Lake Nona (Orlando) — Orlando, FL
Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
Full- or part-time; fall start · 73 credit hours
For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

University of Central Florida

PhD in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses

Orlando, FL
Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
66 credit hours (post-master's); 75 credit hours (post-BSN)
For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

Admissions

Online RN to BSN — 1 verified requirement
Second Degree BSN — 4 verified requirements
Traditional BSN — 4 verified requirements
Nurse Educator MSN — 3 verified requirements
Nursing Leadership & Management MSN — 4 verified requirements
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP — 3 verified requirements
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner DNP — 3 verified requirements
Advanced Practice Nurse DNP — 2 verified requirements
Family Nurse Practitioner DNP — 3 verified requirements
PhD in Nursing — 2 verified requirements

Institution-wide acceptance rates are not nursing admission rates, so we do not show them as such.

Tuition

Institution-wide figures; nursing programs may charge more — see each program.

Average undergraduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24: $4,478 (institution-wide)
Average undergraduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24: $19,810 (institution-wide)
Required fees, in-state undergraduates, full-time, 2023-24: $1,890 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24: $6,916 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24: $25,759 (institution-wide)

Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026

Accreditation & approval

Nursing program accreditation

CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Baccalaureate (BSN) · College of Nursing, Orlando, FL
Initial: September 28, 2002 · Most recent: March 22, 2017 · Term expires: December 31, 2027 · Next review: Spring 2027
Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (DNP) · College of Nursing, Orlando, FL
Initial: April 14, 2010 · Most recent: March 22, 2017 · Term expires: December 31, 2027 · Next review: Spring 2027
Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Post-Graduate APRN Certificate (Post-Master's) · College of Nursing, Orlando, FL
Initial: February 25, 2015 · Most recent: March 22, 2017 · Term expires: December 31, 2027 · Next review: Spring 2027
Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Master's (MSN) · College of Nursing, Orlando, FL
Initial: September 28, 2002 · Most recent: March 22, 2017 · Term expires: December 31, 2027 · Next review: Spring 2027
Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited
CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Accredited

State board of nursing approval

BON— Florida Board of Nursing
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Approved
BON— Florida Board of Nursing
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Approved
BON— Florida Board of Nursing
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Approved
BON— Florida Board of Nursing
Scope as stated by the source
Source: nursing.ucf.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Approved

Location & contact

Address: 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026
Main phone: 407-823-2000
Website: www.ucf.edu
IPEDS unit ID: 132903

Sources

School facts last reviewed October 6, 2026.

CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (FL) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (FL) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (FL) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (FL) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
IPEDS data for University of Central Florida (NCES College Navigator) — U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/about/accreditation/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/about/ucf-college-of-nursing/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/doctoral-degrees/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/doctoral-degrees/agacnp-dnp/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/doctoral-degrees/agpcnp-dnp/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/doctoral-degrees/fnp-dnp/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/doctoral-degrees/online-phd/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/masters-degrees/online-ned/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
nursing.ucf.edu/academics/masters-degrees/online-nlm/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026

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