B
Good
Score: 66/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

University of North Florida

4-Year Public
📍 Jacksonville, Florida 32224
University of North Florida campus, Jacksonville, FL
University of North Florida campus, Jacksonville, FL. Photo: The222, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
C+
52/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

16,453
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
62%
Acceptance Rate
$10,628
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of North Florida ▼

10% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$459,085
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,649
1-Year Change
+1.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of North Florida, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,343
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,546
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,531
Median debt at graduation
69.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,153
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
30.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of North Florida

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$75,407$94,692+1%#18 of 43#8$22,479
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$68,285$90,944-10%#229 of 258#174$15,500
Mechanical Engineering$66,743$85,995-7%#275 of 318#175$19,611
Computer and Information Sciences$61,941$84,034-9%#239 of 459#211$17,187
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$76,508$79,454-11%#742 of 966#632$12,500
Civil Engineering$65,622$77,498-10%#217 of 233#163$17,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$51,118$75,475-9%#251 of 452#200$14,750
Economics$41,519$75,014-9%#227 of 368#168—
Accounting and Related Services$58,514$73,868-3%#383 of 796#308$15,750
International Business$49,379$68,527-6%#79 of 115#66$14,393
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,752$65,768-4%#544 of 1176#406$15,366
Business/Managerial Economics$42,357$64,541-17%#73 of 84#66—
Physics—$64,413-16%#99 of 107#79—
Mathematics$46,176$62,631-10%#233 of 309#186$15,591
Marketing$43,720$62,294-10%#356 of 516#288$15,000
Special Education and Teaching$47,734$59,429+18%#25 of 177#10—
Political Science and Government$37,841$58,718-7%#355 of 565#246$14,575
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$56,179-21%#193 of 253#185—
Biology$26,964$55,828-2%#494 of 841#371$13,710
Chemistry$31,663$55,478-15%#185 of 209#172$20,286
Health and Medical Administrative Services$41,097$55,345-6%#175 of 275#152$18,500
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$30,631$54,952-1%#41 of 70#32$18,445
Communication and Media Studies$36,842$54,360-4%#324 of 660#221$15,000
International/Globalization Studies$30,861$54,321-9%#51 of 87#38$18,480
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$36,199$53,540-13%#109 of 156#91$15,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$47,219$52,496+2%#133 of 345#99—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36,684$51,654-7%#448 of 660#361$15,987
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$33,364$51,606-5%#357 of 610#289$15,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$29,021$49,804-1%#34 of 63#29$15,653
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—$49,750-10%#186 of 225#148—
History$25,689$49,611-2%#259 of 459#173$13,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,210$49,545+5%#259 of 680#195$16,487
Anthropology$32,477$48,132+3%#76 of 188#38$18,000
Social Work—$47,659-8%#326 of 420#306$13,716
Research and Experimental Psychology$30,816$45,521-18%#74 of 82#66$16,200
Sociology$35,728$44,152-16%#399 of 462#364$19,615
Fine and Studio Arts$31,770$43,804+6%#151 of 423#93$22,397
English Language and Literature$27,396$42,390-13%#459 of 576#410$16,416
American Sign Language$32,695$39,944-11%#15 of 20#14—
Music$24,405$33,841-21%#244 of 268#224$17,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of North Florida Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $459,085
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,649/mo — vs ~$669/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32216 (4.7% cap, Jacksonville)

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🏆 Where University of North Florida Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Dietetics/Dietitian
of 38 schools
#9
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
of 58 schools
#13
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
of 81 schools
#15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#16
Communication, General
of 100 schools
#23
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
of 100 schools
#27
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
of 100 schools
#27
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,996 $16,799
Room $6,017
Board $4,856
Total Cost (On-Campus) $23,333 $37,737

Financial Aid

82%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Out Loans
$10,628
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,465
$30,001 - $48,000$7,759
$48,001 - $75,000$11,120
$75,001 - $110,000$15,886
$110,001+$17,447

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 325 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 294 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 282 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 256 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 198 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 166 grads/yr Communication, General 151 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 146 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 144 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 141 grads/yr Finance, General 133 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 106 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 93 grads/yr Dietetics/Dietitian 85 grads/yr Computer Science 84 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 82 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 79 grads/yr Accounting 79 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 78 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 76 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of North Florida's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

16,453
Total Students
60%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
10%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Hispanic 16%
Black 12%
Asian 6%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 64%
Off-Campus (Renters) 10%
With Family 26%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,612 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%
Hybrid (Some Online) 57%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Florida?
University of North Florida has an acceptance rate of 62%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of North Florida?
Tuition at University of North Florida is $3,996 for in-state students and $16,799 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,628.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Florida?
The graduation rate at University of North Florida is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of North Florida a good school?
University of North Florida has a Repit College Score of 66/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of North Florida?
University of North Florida has a total enrollment of 16,453 students.
Is there rental demand near University of North Florida?
Yes! Approximately 10% of students at University of North Florida live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,612 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology