University of North Florida

University of North Florida Overview

University of North Florida is a public, state school in the city of Jacksonville, Florida. UNF was founded in 1965 and the school now enrolls around 16,594 students a year, which includes 14,167 undergrads. UNF offers housing for up to 3,500 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms.

There are many ways for students to get involved at UNF!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of UNF's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? UNF students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? UNF has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? UNF has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UNF on the Student Life page.

2022 UNF Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Average GPA	3.9
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	73%
In-State Tuition	$4,281
Out-of-State	$17,999
Percent of Need Met	89%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,680

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Is UNF a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what UNF offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UNF

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UNF, around 79% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 62% of students who started at UNF earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for UNF Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with UNF directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

UNF's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

UNF's endowment was valued at $141.1 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $6,289 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UNF

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

UNF meets 89% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend UNF full-time are awarded $10,680 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $17,322 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UNF.

Based on this information, is UNF the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is UNF a good school for you?

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Where is UNF?

UNF is located in the urban setting of Jacksonville, Florida, in the suburbs of Jacksonville.

If you are interested in seeing UNF for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Jacksonville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Jacksonville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UNF and Jacksonville are like without leaving home.

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