University of North Florida

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Jacksonville, FL

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

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$3,996

Avg in-state tuition

$16,799

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of North Florida

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of North Florida is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Jacksonville, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,550, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,996, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,799.

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#12 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Nurse Anesthetist Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

80% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1040-1230

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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17k

Students enrolled

98%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

62%

Hispanic

14%

Black

11%

Asian

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$9,956
On-campus other expenses	$3,984
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,286
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,974
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,974

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$19,136	$31,939
Off-campus without family	$20,456	$33,259
Off-campus with family	$9,170	$21,973

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	French Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Banking and Financial Support Services
	Financial Planning and Services
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business/Commerce, General
	Accounting
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
	Communication, General
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Art Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
8	Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
	Spanish Language and Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
	Nursing Practice
	Nurse Anesthetist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Community Health and Preventive Medicine
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Clinical/Medical Social Work
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
12	History
	History, General
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
	Statistics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
	International/Global Studies
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Ethics
	Religion/Religious Studies
17	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
18	Psychology
	Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Social Work
20	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
21	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Jazz/Jazz Studies
	Music Performance, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General

University of North Florida

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About University of North Florida

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.