University of North Florida: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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University of North Florida is a large four-year, public school with 16,410 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1969 and is one of the 17 schools located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At University of North Florida you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
88
University of North Florida follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 88 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Management, Business, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of North Florida student retention rate is high at 80% (above Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at University of North Florida is average - 63%. Approximately 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of North Florida is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - about $16,800 per year. The additional fees at University of North Florida beyond tuition are about $2,700, which comes to a total of $19,500 a year.

Read the details about University of North Florida additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
71%
Doable
According to government data, 19,744 applications were submitted and 13,920 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of North Florida in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
University of North Florida provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of North Florida, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of North Florida provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - about $5,800 a year.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at University of North Florida. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of North Florida appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of North Florida Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, Florida
32224-7699, USA
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