Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Online | unf.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UNF is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of North Florida within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#599 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#194 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Florida
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1210 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Florida Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,108 |
| Room and Board | $10,910 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,333 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,108 |
| Room and Board | $10,910 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,051 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136172 IPEDS survey data for University of North Florida.
Current students may use the University of North Florida GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025