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#10 Best value colleges in the South in AmericaUniversity of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $10,154 a year
Median debt at graduation: $15,531 (all students)
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In America
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#21 of 690
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#32 of 681
- Best value colleges in America#37 of 674
- Best value colleges in the South in America#10 of 153
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#73 of 1,046
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#57 of 682
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- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#70 of 684
- Best colleges for social work in America#66 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#107 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#122 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#136 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#106 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#218 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#190 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#185 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#113 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#246 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#318 of 1,829
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#247 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#234 of 1,283
- Best colleges for art and design in America#232 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#245 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#245 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#247 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#228 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#244 of 1,116
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#422 of 1,829
- Best colleges for computer science in America#174 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#182 of 749
In Florida
- Best colleges for computer science in Florida#2 of 19
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Florida#3 of 21
- Best colleges in Florida#11 of 61
- Best value colleges in Florida#4 of 21
- Best value colleges in the South in Florida#4 of 21
- Best colleges for business in Florida#10 of 51
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Florida#13 of 61
- Best colleges for marketing in Florida#7 of 32
- Best colleges for psychology in Florida#10 of 44
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Florida#9 of 38
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Florida#5 of 21
- Best colleges for finance in Florida#7 of 29
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Florida#7 of 29
- Best colleges for accounting in Florida#8 of 32
- Best colleges for education in Florida#10 of 40
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Florida#10 of 39
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Florida#6 of 21
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Florida#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,153 · ACT 22
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,135
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $20,983 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 14,264 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 42% · Women 58% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 32% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 7% |
| Total students | 16,453 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $10,154 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $20,983 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $15,531 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 69% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 61% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 58% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 59% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $56,343 |
| Admission rate | 53% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $30 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Average SAT | 1153 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550–650 |
| SAT math | 520–620 |
| ACT composite | 19–25 |
| Test policy | Required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 4% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Nursing | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Finance | |
| Economics | |
| Accounting | |
| International business | |
| Business administration | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Physics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Marketing | |
| Special education | |
| Political science | |
| Allied health | |
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Health administration | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | |
| Communication studies | |
| Global studies | |
| Health sciences | |
| Secondary education | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| General studies | |
| Romance languages | |
| History | |
| Teacher education | |
| Anthropology | |
| Social work | |
| Experimental psychology | |
| Sociology | |
| Fine arts | |
| English | |
| American Sign Language | |
| Music |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Biochemistry, Computer science, Data Analytics, Design, Ethnic and gender studies, Information science, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Philosophy, Religious studies, Statistics.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Communication |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 25% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 8% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,810 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Atlantic Sun Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 19 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 98%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $9,878Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 27% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)About 19 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 977,6702020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | JacksonvilleAbout 10 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 55°F1991–2020 normal, from JACKSONVILLE CRAIG MUNI AP, FL US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 82°F1991–2020 normal, from JACKSONVILLE CRAIG MUNI AP, FL US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is University of North Florida’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 18% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of North Florida cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $10,154 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of North Florida?
- University of North Florida admitted 53% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of North Florida’s graduates do?
- 69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $56,343; the median federal debt at graduation is $15,531.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 136172
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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