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The University of North Florida, or UNF, is a public university located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1969. UNF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. The university enrolls more than 15,000 students and employs over 500 full-time faculty. The Princeton Review of 2006 ranked UNF the 5th position in their list of "America's Best Value Colleges”. In 2008, The Princeton Review ranked UNF as the "Best Value College". The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
UNF’s sports teams are nicknamed the Ospreys. They compete at the NCAA Division I level.
The most common majors at the school are in media.
University Of North Florida does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 550 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 560 to 640, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way University Of North Florida works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 16,406 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at University Of North Florida attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. University Of North Florida student athletes compete in Atlantic Sun Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645
General Phone: (904) 620-1000
http://www.unf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 816 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, international studies, anthropology, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 796 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, transportation management, managerial economics, banking |
| Education and Teaching | 558 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, early childhood education, secondary teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 260 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 249 | mass communication |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 198 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 155 | health service and sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 129 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 105 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Engineering | 82 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 80 | construction engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 71 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 67 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 46 | health care administration, community health |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 35 | athletic trainer, vocational counseling, sports and fitness management |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | public administration |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 19 | music, jazz, music performance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 19 | philosophy, ethics |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of North Florida in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,757 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 575 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 410 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of North Florida had a total enrollment of 16,406 students (14,189 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 93% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
University Of North Florida offers campus housing for 2,144 of its 14,189 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,030 | 3,371 | 48% | 1,181 | 35% |
| Men | 2,943 | 1,386 | 47% | 478 | 34% |
| Women | 4,087 | 1,985 | 49% | 703 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,334 |
| Room and board | $ 8,043 |
| Room charge | $ 4,273 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,093 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,153 |
Financial Aid:
University Of North Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 984100)
University Of North Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 120 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 80 | 80 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 59 | 77 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $98,304 | 3 | $107,624 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $62,802 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 13 | $45,774 | 9 | $42,919 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $60,838 | 23 | $63,809 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $93,475 | 21 | $82,946 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 73 | $67,104 | 41 | $65,596 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 89 | $56,996 | 89 | $53,825 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $43,607 | 48 | $42,906 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 240 | $65,699 | 199 | $56,689 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 84 | 100 | 184 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Track | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 71 | 102 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of North Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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