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University of North Florida
About 53 in 100 applicants get into University of North Florida — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of North Florida sits in Jacksonville proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, where graduates median $94,692 four years out. Faculty pay averages $115,140 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 13,359 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 84.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1210 — below the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of North Florida's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of North Florida requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe University of North Florida's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of North Florida received 21,568 applications and admitted 13,430 (62.3%), with 2,816 enrolling.
How University of North Florida compares
| University of North Florida | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 53.2% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,389 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,343 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of North Florida student earns $56,343 — 17% above the Florida median of $48,082 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of North Florida prices by residency: $6,389 in-state versus $20,793 out-of-state — a $14,404 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of North Florida enrolls 13,359 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of North Florida's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
69.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a University of North Florida tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of North Florida
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $94,692 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $90,944 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,995 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $84,034 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,454 |
| Civil Engineering | $77,498 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $75,475 |
| Economics | $75,014 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,868 |
| International Business | $68,527 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,768 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $64,541 |
| Physics | $64,413 |
| Mathematics | $62,631 |
| Marketing | $62,294 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $59,429 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,718 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $56,179 |
| Biology, General | $55,828 |
| Chemistry | $55,478 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,345 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $54,952 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,360 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $54,321 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $53,540 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,496 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,654 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,606 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $49,804 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $49,750 |
| History | $49,611 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,545 |
| Anthropology | $48,132 |
| Social Work | $47,659 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $45,521 |
| Sociology | $44,152 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,804 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $42,390 |
| American Sign Language | $39,944 |
| Music | $33,841 |
Median earnings for these 40 University of North Florida programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,343 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional University of North Florida programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of North Florida?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 990–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 53.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of North Florida's acceptance rate?
62.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,430 admitted from 21,568 applicants.
How much does University of North Florida cost?
In-state tuition is $6,389; out-of-state students pay $20,793. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of North Florida graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,343 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Rollins College — 47.5% admitted
- University of South Florida — 43.2% admitted
- Jacksonville University — 56.9% admitted
- Southeastern University — 53% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.