Chances of getting into University of North Florida
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into UNF and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at UNF is 80%. It ranks #43 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, 13,228 out of 16,551 applicants were admitted.
The school has challenging admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 51 percent (SAT 1040/1230 ACT 20/27). 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.
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 Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1040 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
| Average SAT Score | 1140
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of North Florida?
University of North Florida typically prefers applicants to be in the top 53 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1040 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 940. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1140 out of 1600. UNF ranks #14 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. 54 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
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UNF ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 23
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UNF?
Admission data indicates that UNF regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #15 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 46 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Florida.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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UNF GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
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 #8 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 80% of all applicants.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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High School Class Rank
73% of University of North Florida freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 14% |
| Top 25% of class | 38% |
| Top 50% of class | 73% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 10,382 | 6,169 | 16,551 |
| Accepted | 8,430 | 4,798 | 13,228 |
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 78% | 80% |
| Enrolled | 1,614 | 1,125 | 2,739 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 23% | 21% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2022 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?
| 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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?
54% of students submit their SAT scores to UNF. 46% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of North Florida?
80% of those who apply are granted admission to UNF. Admission competition is and the college has challenging 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 1040 and 1230. 54% 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 20 and 27. 46% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.