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Chances of getting into University of North Florida

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for University of North Florida
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UNF and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UNF is 77%.  It ranks #33 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. University of North Florida is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 12,401 out of 16,004 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 58 percent (SAT 1000/1210 ACT 19/26). University of North Florida typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.89. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UNF application fee is $30 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of North Florida you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.89 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1110 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. University of North Florida is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

UNF SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1000-1210
Applicants Submitting SAT 
74%
SAT Scores for University of North Florida
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 1000
SAT Scores for University of North Florida
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1210
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of North Florida?

Students who get into University of North Florida score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1000-1210. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 890. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. UNF ranks #20 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 74 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of North Florida admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >86%
1105 to 1210 Avg + 77%-86%
1000 to 1105 Avg - 64%-77%
895 to 1000 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 895 Low <48%
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UNF ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
26%
ACT Scores for University of North Florida
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for University of North Florida
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UNF?

UNF regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-26. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #23 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 26 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Florida.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of North Florida admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >87%
22 to 26 Avg + 77%-87%
19 to 22 Avg - 66%-77%
16 to 19 Reach 53%-66%
Less than 16 Low <53%
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UNF GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.89
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into University of North Florida?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into UNF. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of North Florida was 3.89 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.89 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UNF accepts 77% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of North Florida students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 43.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

72% of University of North Florida freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of North Florida students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 72%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of North Florida admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,981 6,023 16,004
Accepted 7,892 4,509 12,401
Acceptance Rate 79% 75% 77%
Enrolled 1,513 1,061 2,574
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 24% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of North Florida is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of North Florida and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of North Florida Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of North Florida
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136172 IPEDS survey data for University of North Florida.

FAQs

Does University of North Florida prefer SAT or ACT?

74% of students submit their SAT scores to UNF. 26% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of North Florida?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to UNF. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of North Florida?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1210. 74% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of North Florida?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 26% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.