University of North Florida

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Florida

Overview

Total enrollment

16,154
University of North Florida overview
University of North Florida overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of North Florida (UNF) is situated on a 1,380-acre natural preserve in Jacksonville, Florida's largest city. The campus, established in 1972, features a blend of modern academic buildings connected by walkways through protected woodland areas. Located in the southeastern part of Jacksonville, UNF maintains a suburban setting while offering access to downtown Jacksonville and nearby beaches. The university operates as a mid-sized public institution with competitive admission standards, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in business, nursing, computing, and coastal biology. Most first-year students reside in one of the six campus housing complexes, which are integrated into the natural setting of the campus.

Ratings

UNF is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
University of North Florida admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1270
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
  • GPA 3.89

Acceptance Rate

53.2%
University of North Florida applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 16.5%
  • Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Florida Resident Tuition

$6,389

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,793

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of North Florida
  • Tuition $6,389
  • Books and Supplies $1,200
  • Other Fees $2,108
  • Room and Board $11,810
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,397
  • Total One Year Cost $26,904

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of North Florida are Business, Health Professions, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 19% of students major in Business, 12% in Health Professions, and 10% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Business 19%
  • Health Professions 12%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
  • Education 10%
  • Psychology 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136172.

GPA calculator: University of North Florida GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026