University of North Florida Description:

Founded in 1969, the University of North Florida is a public university located in Jacksonville, Florida. UNF is part of the State University System of Florida. The University of North Florida's low tuition and quality academics have earned it a place among the Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges." The school also wins high marks for the number of students who study abroad.

Undergraduates can choose from 53 degree programs among UNF's five colleges. The colleges of Business and Arts and Sciences have the highest enrollments. In athletics, the UNF Ospreys recently began competing in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference.

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Admissions Data (2013):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 53%
• GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for UNF Admissions
• Average High School GPA: 3.7
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 540 / 620
  • SAT Math: 540 / 610
  • SAT Writing: 500 / 590
    • What these SAT numbers mean
    • Atlantic Sun Conference SAT comparison
    • SAT Scores for Florida Campuses
  • ACT Composite: 23 / 26
  • ACT English: 22 / 26
  • ACT Math: 22 / 26
  • ACT Writing: 7 / 8
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • Atlantic Sun Conference ACT comparison
    • ACT Scores for Florida Campuses

Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 16,083 (14,263 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
• 71% Full-time

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Costs (2013 - 14):

• Tuition and Fees: $6,353 (in-state); $20,756 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,662
• Other Expenses: $4,360
• Total Cost: $20,575 (in-state); $34,978 (out-of-state)

University of North Florida Financial Aid (2012 - 13):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 91%
  • Loans: 45%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $6,157
  • Loans: $6,027

Most Popular Majors:

Business Administration, Criminal Justice Studies, Elementary Education, English, Finance, Health Services, Mass Communication Studies, Nursing, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 82%
• Transfer Out Rate: 11%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 21%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 50%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Admissions Information for Other Florida Colleges and Universities:

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University of North Florida Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.unf.edu/president/mission_vision.aspx

"The University of North Florida fosters the intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness of its students, preparing them to make significant contributions to their communities in the region and beyond. At UNF, students and faculty engage together and individually in the discovery and application of knowledge. UNF faculty and staff maintain an unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture."