UNF Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of North Florida
University of North Florida
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
61.1%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into UNF and can I get accepted? The school has a 61% acceptance rate ranking it #24 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 8,753 out of 14,330 applicants were admitted making UNF a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 40 percent. University of North Florida typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1120-1280Applicants Submitting SAT
54%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 570 |
| SAT Math 25th | 550 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1120 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1280 |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 |
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 requires applicants to be in the top 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 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 1040. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1200 out of 1600. The school ranks #9 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. 54 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 and Above | Good | >73% |
| 1200 to 1280 | Avg + | 61%-73% |
| 1120 to 1200 | Avg - | 48%-61% |
| 1040 to 1120 | Reach | 35%-48% |
| Less than 1040 | Low | <35% |
UNF ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-27Applicants Submitting ACT
46%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
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 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 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 #14 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 46 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Florida.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >73% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 61%-73% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 48%-61% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 35%-48% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <35% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.73Typical High School Grades
A-You will need very good grades in high school to get into University of North Florida. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of North Florida was 3.73 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UNF accepts 61% of students who apply.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 8,934 | 5,396 | 14,330 |
| Accepted | 5,453 | 3,300 | 8,753 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Enrolled | 1,430 | 1,044 | 2,474 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 32% | 28% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of North Florida and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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?
61% of those who apply are granted admission to UNF. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult 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 1120 and 1280. 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 21 and 27. 46% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.