University of North Florida
PublicJacksonville, FL
University of North Florida is a public large school in Jacksonville, FL, enrolling about 13,359 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 53% of applicants. Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields graduates, especially in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $94,692/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of North Florida's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 69% submitted SAT scores, 31% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Sep 2, 2026 (passed)
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Confirm on University of North Florida's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $14,404 more per year in tuition and fees (3.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of North Florida takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of North Florida's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of North Florida weighs your application
From University of North Florida's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of North Florida weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of North Florida look for in applicants?
Per University of North Florida's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of North Florida's acceptance rate?
University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL admits approximately 53% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Florida?
Per University of North Florida's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1010–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of North Florida?
Per University of North Florida's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does University of North Florida cost?
University of North Florida's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,983 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of North Florida offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of North Florida takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of North Florida?
For 2024-25, University of North Florida's published tuition and required fees were $20,793 for out-of-state students and $6,389 for in-state students -- $14,404 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of North Florida?
University of North Florida's deadlines are Early Action Sep 2, 2026; Regular Decision Apr 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of North Florida require students to live on campus?
No -- University of North Florida doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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