University of North Florida SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UNF’s admit rate is approachable, but the average entering GPA is 4.10, so strong academics still matter. Because UNF requires scores and 66% submit the SAT, aim toward the top of the middle range, around 1260 SAT, with 25 ACT as a useful benchmark.
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University of North Florida facts and stats
University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida, with an undergraduate enrollment of 13,735. UNF has an 85% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 64% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1. UNF is test-required for applicants.
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How do your scores compare at UNF?
Key University of North Florida application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
May 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
November 1
Financial Aid Priority
October 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because UNF is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus the fall for retakes. To have scores ready for the October 15 financial aid priority deadline, a September retake is likely the last safe fall option.
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What you'll actually pay
UNF is a public university in the Atlantic Sun Conference, with in-state tuition of $4,281 and out-of-state tuition of $17,999. About 43% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is October 15.
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For out-of-state students, UNF tuition is $17,999, while in-state tuition is $4,281; room and board adds $11,810. About 43% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $9,282. The average merit award is $2,641, which can help reduce costs for some students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $17,630.
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No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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