University is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States, east of Orlando. The community is centered around the University of Central Florida and includes a location on its south side known as University Park. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020, the CDP had a population of 45,284.

Geography

The University CDP is located at 28.5900 north, 81.2045 west, or approximately 15 mi east of downtown Orlando. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 24.4 sqkm, of which 23.5 sqkm is land and 0.9 sqkm, or 3.50%, is water. The University CDP is northeast of Union Park and north of Alafaya. The community is reachable by SR 408, SR 434, and SR 50 (Colonial Drive), which forms the CDP's southern edge.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45,284 people, 7,586 households, and 3,592 families residing in the CDP. As of the 2010 United States census, there were 31,084 people, 6,738 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP.