Acceptance Rate
53%
Avg. SAT
1270
75th percentile
“Florida's coastal public university where ospreys soar over business classes and marine labs in sprawling Jacksonville.”
Jacksonville, FL
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Founded in 1965 and opening to students in 1972, the University of North Florida grew from a state junior college extension into a full four-year public institution amid Jacksonville's rapid expansion. Its 1,300-acre campus sits on preserved wetlands once home to an airfield, giving it a spacious, nature-integrated feel rare for a city university. Students who thrive here enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, practical career prep, and a laid-back Southern vibe without intense academic pressure—think collaborative types who balance beach trips with group projects.
Jacksonville, the state's largest city by area, wraps around UNF with pro sports, riverside dining, and military bases, but the campus itself stays suburban and green. You can bike trails lined with gopher tortoises or paddle campus lakes between classes. Tradeoffs include Jacksonville's hot, humid summers that keep many indoors during peak heat, and a commuter-heavy population that means fewer all-campus events on weekdays.
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Degree Levels Offered
UNF shines in hands-on fields like the Coggin College of Business, with its international business track sending students abroad early, and coastal biology programs leveraging the campus's own Aquatic Preserve for fieldwork. Classrooms mix mid-sized lectures with discussion-based seminars, where professors often bring industry experience—former hotel execs in hospitality or marine experts tagging local sea turtles. Research opportunities ramp up for juniors, especially in environmental science or music production at the state-of-the-art Fine Arts Center.
You might start in large intro classes of 100-plus, but upper-level courses shrink to 20-30, fostering direct faculty access. Competitive spots in nursing or music auditions require solid grades from day one, while broader majors like communications offer smoother paths. The intellectual culture rewards practical application over abstract theory, suiting students eyeing quick workforce entry.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
13,735 undergrad • 2,419 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
57%
Black / African American
12%
Hispanic / Latino
16%
Asian
6%
Other / Multi-racial
9%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Jacksonville, FL
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus pulses with Osprey pride—tailgate at soccer games on the intramural fields or join the strong Greek scene, which draws about 15% of students into chapters focused on service and mixers. A typical week mixes morning hikes on 40 miles of trails, afternoon club meetings from anime society to surfing group, and weekend beach drives to nearby Atlantic shores. Residential life centers on six dorms and apartment-style halls, with honors floors building tight communities, though over half of undergrads commute, keeping the vibe energetic but not nonstop party-central.
Traditions like the annual Environmental Center fair or live jazz at campus venues add flavor, but Jacksonville's spread-out layout means off-campus hangs require cars. Summers empty out as Floridians flee the heat, slowing the social scene, and high living costs near beaches push many to share rides or stay on-site.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Atlantic Sun Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
85%
4 Years Graduation Rate
53%
6 Years Graduation Rate
64%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$56,343
85% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of North Florida and return in the fall. 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 64% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
53%
4-5 years
11%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
35%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$3,996
Acceptance
53%
Undergrads
13,735
4-Year Grad Rate
53%
Endowment
$134M
Jacksonville, FL 32224-7699
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