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University of North Florida

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,504
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 78%
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Jacksonville, Florida, UNF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that UNF is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNF boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,389

Cost of attendance at University of North Florida in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,793

Cost of attendance at University of North Florida in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at University of North Florida received on average $9,011 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,011
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 823 31% $5,664 $4,661,736
Other Federal Grant 1,049 40% $5,549 $5,821,101
State Grant/Scholarships 1,584 61% $5,141 $8,143,286
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,658 63% $3,350 $5,553,653
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,166 83% $9,011 $19,518,040

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Florida students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Florida students is 67.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.1%.

67.1%

  • asian 72.3% 47 students
  • African American 65.1% 56 students
  • white 68.4% 729 students
  • hispanic 60.8% 101 students
  • International Students 41.2% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 65.5% 55 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Florida provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Florida offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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