University of Central Florida

Location: Orlando, Florida

Founded: 1968

ORAU Member since: 1989

Member Councilor: Michael Georgiopoulos

Enrollment: 58,698 (fall 2011)

Mission Statement:

The University of Central Florida is a public multi-campus, metropolitan research university that stands for opportunity. The university anchors the Central Florida city-state in meeting its economic, cultural, intellectual, environmental and societal needs by providing high-quality, broad-based education and experienced-based learning; pioneering scholarship and impactful research; enriched student development and leadership growth; and highly relevant continuing education and public service initiatives that address pressing local, state, national, and international issues in support of the global community.

Web Site: University of Central Florida