More selective than 72% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
70% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 30% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNF over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UNF SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNF is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 650 |
| SAT math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNF admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 53% | 550–650 | 520–620 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 62% | 510–620 | 480–590 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNF compared with other Florida colleges?
UNF has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | University of South Florida | 43% | 77% | $9,812 |
| 11 | Beacon College | 43% | 60% | $53,517 |
| 12 | Rollins College | 48% | 75% | $34,732 |
| 13 | Southeastern University | 53% | 43% | $31,942 |
| 14 | University of North Florida | 53% | 69% | $10,154 |
| 15 | Trinity Baptist College | 53% | 34% | $20,011 |
| 16 | Florida International University | 55% | 74% | $9,288 |
| 17 | Jacksonville University | 57% | 51% | $25,180 |
| 18 | Florida Polytechnic University | 58% | 55% | $11,853 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at UNF
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNF admissions questions
What is the UNF acceptance rate?
University of North Florida accepts 53% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,430 of 21,568 applicants were admitted.
Does UNF require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 70% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNF?
The middle 50% of University of North Florida first-year students scored 1070–1270 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNF?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,816 of 13,430).
Is UNF getting harder to get into?
University of North Florida accepted 53% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 62% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of North Florida overview