- Acceptance rate: 53% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–650 reading and writing, 520–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
- Average net price: $10,628 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of North Florida reported: an acceptance rate of 53% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of North Florida reviews each application.
University of North Florida GPA requirements
University of North Florida requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of North Florida hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of North Florida acceptance rate
University of North Florida admitted 11,594 of 21,778 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 53%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of North Florida is a public 4-year university in Jacksonville, Florida, with 13,735 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of North Florida in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1153 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of North Florida looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of North Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,628 a year at University of North Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into UNF?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of North Florida admitted 53% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does UNF look for?
University of North Florida requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does UNF require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of North Florida's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of North Florida required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 66% sent SAT scores and 34% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does UNF accept?
University of North Florida's acceptance rate was 53% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,594 of 21,778 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into UNF?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of North Florida admitted 53% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do UNF students have?
The middle 50% of University of North Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–650 in reading and writing and 520–620 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How important is GPA for getting into UNF?
A lot: University of North Florida requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does UNF give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of North Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at UNF if a parent went there?
No. University of North Florida doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does UNF cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,628 a year at University of North Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check UNF's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of North FloridaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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