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University of North Florida

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Jacksonville, Florida

About University of North Florida

University of North Florida is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Jacksonville, Florida. It enrolls 13,359 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: unf.edu

Acceptance: 53.2%
Graduation: 59.5%
Net Price: $10,154
Median Earnings (10yr): $56,343
Enrollment: 13,359
Student : Faculty: 19:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

83/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 73

Value 93

Affordability 68

Selectivity 63

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 53.2%, University of North Florida is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

53.2%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

1070 – 1270

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

19 – 25

Cumulative composite

Test Policy Required SAT or ACT scores must be submitted with the application.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether University of North Florida is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Getting more selective ↓ 10.0 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending University of North Florida isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $10,154 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$10,154

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

31%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

23%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $6,389
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $20,793
Room & Board (on-campus): $11,810
Room & Board (off-campus): $11,950
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Other Expenses (on-campus): $5,397
Other Expenses (off-campus): $5,257
Total Cost of Attendance: $20,983

Application fee: $30 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$6,647
$30,001 – $48,000

$6,866
$48,001 – $75,000

$10,000
$75,001 – $110,000

$13,842
Over $110,000

$17,730

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,009

10% percentile

$5,500

25% percentile

$15,531

Median percentile

$21,423

75% percentile

$30,024

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $12,500 ↓ $3,031

No Pell $11,000 ↓ $4,531

Dependent students $11,000 ↓ $4,531

Independent students $13,988 ↓ $1,543

Female students $11,819 ↓ $3,712

Male students $11,649 ↓ $3,882

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,895, less than completers ($15,531), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

60% of full-time students who enrolled at University of North Florida graduate within six years, and 83% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

60%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

83%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered University of North Florida earn a median of $56,343 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$56,343

Earning > $25K

81%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$44,600

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$56,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$47,200

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$50,400

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$50,200

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $12,200, about 21% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 12.7 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 76% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

University of North Florida is home to 13,359 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 32% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

13,359

Part-Time

25%

First-Generation

32%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 55.5% 7,410

Hispanic 16.8% 2,242

Black 12.1% 1,620

Asian 6.0% 804

Other 6.0% 800

International 2.2% 299

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at University of North Florida. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Jacksonville, Florida

Housing

Partly residential 3,780 beds available

Adult Learners

8% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

University of North Florida offers an extensive catalog of programs: 105 distinct programs across 23 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

19 Programs

Health

Health Sciences $61K ($43K–$82K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)

11 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Finance $83K ($61K–$112K)
Marketing $69K ($50K–$93K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

4 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)

2 Programs

Communication

Communication & Media $56K ($40K–$76K)
Public Relations $64K ($46K–$84K)

5 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

3 Programs

Biology

Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Biochemistry & Biophysics $65K ($45K–$88K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of North Florida is 19:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

19:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$8,989

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$134M

Solid financial position

Avg Faculty Salary

$83,001

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

568 instructional faculty across 6 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	117	21%	$109,919
Associate Professors	145	26%	$93,366
Assistant Professors	127	22%	$82,645
Instructors	150	26%	$58,856
Lecturers	28	5%	$48,318
No Rank	1	0%	$68,701

Pros & Cons of University of North Florida

A quick at-a-glance summary of how University of North Florida tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Solid post-graduation earnings

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side

Frequently Asked Questions about University of North Florida

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about University of North Florida.

Is University of North Florida hard to get into?

Admissions at University of North Florida are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 53.2%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Florida?

University of North Florida has an acceptance rate of 53.2%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for University of North Florida?

The middle 50% of admitted students at University of North Florida scored between 1070 and 1270 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

What ACT score do you need for University of North Florida?

The middle 50% of admitted students at University of North Florida scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT composite. Scores in the upper half of that range strengthen an application. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

How much does University of North Florida cost?

The average net price after aid at University of North Florida is $10,154 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is University of North Florida worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $56,343 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $10,154 per year. That's roughly 5.5x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is University of North Florida known for?

University of North Florida is best known for its programs in Experimental Psychology, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do University of North Florida graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering University of North Florida are $56,343, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is University of North Florida accredited?

Yes. University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend University of North Florida?

University of North Florida enrolls 13,359 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Florida?

University of North Florida graduates 60% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is University of North Florida a public or private college?

University of North Florida is a Public institution.

Where is University of North Florida located?

University of North Florida is located in Jacksonville, Florida.

What programs does University of North Florida offer?

University of North Florida offers 105 distinct programs. The most popular include Experimental Psychology, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at University of North Florida?

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of North Florida is 19:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.