University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, US
1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville
Last updated: 13/03/2025
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About University of North Florida
The University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida. Located between Jacksonville’s beaches and downtown, UNF is set on a beautiful 1,381-acre campus surrounded by nature.
Focused on student success, UNF has an annual enrollment of about 17,000 and graduates more than 4,000 students each year. The University offers small class sizes and individualized attention, strong job placement, a welcoming environment and active student life, and is known for providing students with transformational learning experiences — research with faculty, community-based learning or studying abroad, which UNF students do at twice the national average. UNF has more than 200 student clubs and organizations as well as 19 athletic teams and participates in Division I of the NCAA.
UNF consistently ranks high for quality and value, and is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Public institution. The University holds the prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, a designation held by only 5% of universities in the U.S., and numerous other distinguished rankings.
A member institution of the State University System of Florida, UNF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.
The following are a few of University of North Florida's Accolades and Distinctions:
- Princeton Review names Coggin College of Business among the 2023 'Best Business Schools'
- Ranked as a Best National University by U.S. News & World Report for fourth consecutive year
- Ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 Best Graduate Schools
- No. 1 in the State University System in the percentage of graduates employed in Florida
- Holds the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation
- Approximately 85% of seniors take part in internships (includes curricular practical training - CPT) and other real-world experiences before they graduate from UNF
Why University of North Florida
- Location: Jacksonville is a rapidly growing metropolitan area with nearly two million people due to its location, mild climate and outstanding quality of life. Jacksonville has many large corporations with headquarters or a major presence in the area that offer great employment opportunities after graduation.
- Small Classes: With an average class size of 35 students and a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1, this allows UNF professors to work with students on an individual level to ensure success.
- Employment Opportunities: Approximately 85% of seniors take part in internships (includes curricular practical training - CPT) and other real-world experiences before they graduate from UNF. UNF is ranked first in the State University System in the percentage of graduates employed in Florida.
- Diversity: Students from more than 70 countries call UNF home, creating a campus with global perspective. UNF has an international student population of more than 350 students. Additionally, UNF students study abroad at more than twice the national average.
- Fun Activities: Outdoor recreation and an abundance of wildlife - including ospreys - are easy to find on the university's 1,400-acre campus, which includes a nature preserve, hiking trails and areas set aside for eco adventures as well as equipment for kayaking, paddle boarding and zip lining. UNF students get involved on campus through more than 200 clubs and organizations and 26 fraternities or sororities. Students also can participate in 15 intramural sports programs such as soccer, which take advantage of state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities.
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