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University of North Florida (UNF)

Black Pinpoint 1 UNF Drive | Jacksonville, FL | 32224-7699

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01. Overview

What the school is known for:

With a student body of 14,000, “there is no typical student at UNF.” Filled with “friendly” people who are mostly “from Florida,” UNF students “love to learn and are actively involved in making a real difference.” Possessing “all the aspects of a huge state college with a much more laid back feel,” “everyone is very friendly, and there are many organizations to be a part of.” Many students touted the tolerant atmosphere at UNF, saying that there is an “active LGBT community” and “everyone seems to be tolerant of each other regardless of how they look, what their race or ethnicity is.” Another student noted that “cultural diversity seems to be celebrated by students and faculty,” and that “students can feel free to be themselves and express themselves accordingly.” As one student put it, “we are all different in our own ways. We fit in like pieces of a puzzle. Nobody judges you.”

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
16,305
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Acceptance Rate
72%
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Average HS GPA
3.91

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 640

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 620

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
82/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$17,999
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1620
Transportation for Commuters
$2,808
On-Campus Room and Board
9720
Approximate Expenses per year
$33,347

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
19 : 1
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Total Faculty
995
Terminal Degree Icon
Terminal Degree
589

Gender

Women
519
Men
476
Minority
181
International
38

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Professors
interesting rating
80/99
Professors
accesible rating
79/99
Academic rating
69/99

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
59%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Notable Faculty

Dr. David Courtwright

Professor of History, History

Dr. Greg Ahearn

Professor of Biology, Biiology

Dr. Cheryl Fountain

Professor of Education, Florida Institute of Education

Bunky Green

Professor of Music, Music Department

Matthew Corrigan

Professor of Political Science, Political Science and Public Administration

Prominent Alumni

Janie McClure

CEO, McClure Oil

William Abare

President, Flagler College

David Smith

President and CEO, Physicians Sales and Service, Inc

Michael Reynolds

Executive Dir, Chabot Observatory and Science Center

Diahann Lassus

President and Co-Founder, Lassus, Wherley and Assocs

Donna Gibbs

Owner and CEO, Systems Logistics Company, LLC

Noel Friedline

Jazz Musician, arranger, composer

06. Student Body

What students say:

Students at UNF are an active bunch, and life on campus is described as “filled with studying and extra-curricular activities.” With “many clubs and organizations that fit the life or interests of any student,” most students are “involved in a campus activity, either frats or student government, or have a part time job.” The “beautiful” campus is largely conducive to outdoor activities, as it is “situated on 1300 acres” with “nature trails great for hiking, mountain biking, or trail running” and “lakes where students can rent canoes and paddle around.” For those not interested in the great outdoors, UNF is located in the city of Jacksonville, where students can partake in everything from sporting events to the beach and dance clubs. Although there is plenty to do for fun, students complained loudly about the lack of parking, saying that “there isn’t enough parking to accommodate the current students without LONG walks to campus.” The administration also caught a lot flack, with complaints that “services are departmentalized so much that you have to speak with dozens of different people to find out all the information on one topic.”

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

4% are out
of state96% are
in-state

Students

73% are
full time27% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,734
Foreign Countries Represented
112

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.17%
Asian
5.48%
Black
9.26%
Hispanic
13.88%
Caucasian
63.77%
Unknown
0.44%
International
1.64%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

What students say:

At UNF, “students get an excellent education, for a terrifically low tuition, by knowledgeable and caring instructors.” Professors are described as “knowledgeable” with a “working knowledge of real business practices.” “What they teach is applicable to the real world,” so students feel prepared “for opportunities in the professional world.” Professors were also praised for their accessibility, with students reporting that they have “never had a situation where a professor was unavailable,” and that “it is not uncommon for instructors to give students their home phone number.” “Although the class offerings are “relatively small,” UNF “accommodates a wide variety of students, from those interested in out-of-class activities to serious research scholars.” Many students raved about the “personal experience” at UNF, where “small size and scholarship offers make me feel like I really matter,” and “you’re not a number, you’re a person.”

Fire safety rating
60%
Quality of life
79%
Students
24%
First-Year Students
62%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Student Union

Bookstore

Art Gallery

Nature Trails

Osprey Challenge Course (includes Zip Line)

Greek Affairs, Earth Music Festival, Athletics NCAA I, Free movies on Campus, Jazz Program (nationally recognized), Division I sports.

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL

Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens

Jacksonville Beaches

The Players Championship (TPC)

Jacksonville Landing

Superbowl 2005, growing downtown, concerts and events every weekend, River City, Historic District, Florida Theater, Art Walk (monthly event when all art galleries and museums downtown are open to public.

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Nicole Shervington
Assistant Director
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UNF Welcome Center 4892 First Coast Tech Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32224
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904-620-1183

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

M-F

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8:00 - 5:00 pm
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9046201183

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Mon-Fri 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconhttps://www.unf.edu/welcomecenter/

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
call first

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Jacksonville Transit Authority (bus system); Jacksonville International Airport Campus Shuttle Buses


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From I-95, take SR 202E (John Turner Butler Boulevard) to St. Johns Bluff Road. Turn left at exit. Approximately 3 miles on the right. FROM State Road 9A 0 follow signs to campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hampton Inn, Wingate Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Red Rood Inn, Spring Hill Suites, Southpoint Hotel


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intercollegiate sports
2%

Men's Sports (Ospreys)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Ospreys)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
254
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
12
Number of Religious Organizations
26

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Jacksonville University (office on our campus)

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell

13. Financial Aid

Financial Aid Rating

89%

Dates

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Notification DateMar 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,069
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,778
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,051
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
47%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$19,388
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,529
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - 2 - 2 Scholarships jointly sponsored with Florida Community College at Jacksonville.
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based SEOG
07 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
59%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
  • Agricultural Mechanization.
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02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • French Studies.
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03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Banking and Financial Support Services.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Transportation/Mobility Management.
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05 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication, General.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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07 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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08 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
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09 ENGINEERING.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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12 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Dietetics/Dietitian.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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13 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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14 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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15 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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16 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Statistics, General.
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17 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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18 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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19 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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20 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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21 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
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22 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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23 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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24 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies.
  • Music Performance, General.

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