University of North Florida Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of North Florida is a public research university in Jacksonville, Florida, with about 13,359 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 53.24% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,343 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,389
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,154 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 53.24% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,359 75.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 31.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1153
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,577
- Applicants (IPEDS): 21,568
- Room & Board: $11,810 annual estimate
University of North Florida: what the data shows
Common questions about University of North Florida, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of North Florida?
University of North Florida is located in Jacksonville, FL (ZIP 32224-7699).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is University of North Florida public or private?
University of North Florida is a Public institution.
How much does University of North Florida cost?
Published tuition: $6,389 in-state, $20,793 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,154.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,647 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,866 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,000 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,842 |
| $110,001+ | $17,730 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,556.
How hard is it to get into University of North Florida?
Admission rate: 53.24%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1153 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of North Florida?
Total enrollment: 13,359 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,577 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,419 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Florida?
150%-time completion rate: 69.21%.
First-year retention: 84.7%.
What do graduates of University of North Florida earn?
Median earnings: $46,546 six years after entry; $56,343 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,531.
30.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of North Florida known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (325 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (294 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (282 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (256 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (198 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (166 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (151 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (146 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (144 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (141 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of North Florida a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 53.24%; completion rate 69.21%; median earnings $56,343 at 10 years; net price $10,154. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,389
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of North Florida was $6,389.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,154
2024 Value
In 2024 University of North Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,154.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,616 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,154 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,556 4-Year In-State Tuition
$83,172 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,810 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,399 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$77,596 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of North Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of North Florida was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of North Florida in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,353 | $20,756 | $11,528 |
| 2014 | $6,385 | $20,789 | $11,870 |
| 2015 | $6,394 | $20,798 | $13,621 |
| 2016 | $6,394 | $20,798 | $13,100 |
| 2017 | $6,394 | $20,798 | $13,779 |
| 2018 | $6,394 | $20,798 | $11,214 |
| 2019 | $6,389 | $20,793 | $9,606 |
| 2020 | $6,389 | $20,793 | $8,865 |
| 2021 | $6,389 | $20,793 | $7,159 |
| 2022 | $6,389 | $20,793 | $8,852 |
| 2023 | $6,389 | $20,793 | $10,353 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53.24% Acceptance Rate
21,568 Total Applicants
13,430 Students Admitted
2,816 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.97% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1153
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of North Florida reported total enrollment of about 13,359 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%), and Black or African American (12.1%). About 30.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of North Florida in 2024 is 13,359 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,577 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,419 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.54% 100% Completion Time
69.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.54% of students graduating from University of North Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 15% male / 85% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 24% male / 76% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of North Florida.
Return on Investment
$15,531 Median Student Debt
$56,343 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1287.21% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of North Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 90 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 325 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 294 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 282 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 256 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 198 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 166 completions
7. Communication and Media Studies: 151 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 146 completions
9. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 144 completions
Most popular programs at University of North Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of North Florida graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of North Florida from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,595
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,135
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, FL, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Programs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 13,359 students. Student body composition includes White (55.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%), Black or African American (12.1%). The admission rate is 53.24%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1153. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.21%. Approximately 30.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Jacksonville, FL 32224-7699
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 90 distinct degree programs, University of North Florida provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of North Florida located?
University of North Florida is located in Jacksonville, FL.
What is University of North Florida's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of North Florida is 53.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 21,568 applicants and 13,430 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of North Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $6,389 and average net price is $10,154 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,810 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of North Florida?
University of North Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,577 students, White (55.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of North Florida?
About 31.7% of students at University of North Florida are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of North Florida?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of North Florida reports midpoint SAT about 1153 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of University of North Florida earn?
Median earnings are $46,546 six years after entry and $56,343 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Florida?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of North Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,531.
Is University of North Florida public or private?
University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, FL.
Is University of North Florida an HBCU?
No. University of North Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of North Florida a tribal college?
No. University of North Florida is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Jacksonville, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.