Campus & Student Life at University of North Florida

Home to about 14,550 undergraduates in 2020, University of North Florida is a large, public university located in Jacksonville, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of North Florida offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of North Florida can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of North Florida Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of North Florida Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at University of North Florida. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of North Florida Disability Services.

University of North Florida for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of North Florida does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of North Florida Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of North Florida for Veterans Guide.

University of North Florida offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of North Florida does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of North Florida

University of North Florida offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of North Florida

University of North Florida has a comparatively large, student body. There were 14,550 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,817 (74.3%). Part-time attendance was 3,733 (25.7%).

University of North Florida is Ranked #795 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of North Florida is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of North Florida #795 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of North Florida by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of North Florida Diversity Guide.

University of North Florida Competes in the NCAA

University of North Florida has a total of 376 student athletes, 156 men and 220 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Florida Athletics