University of North Florida Acceptance Rate
Jacksonville, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 21,568
- Admitted
- 13,430
- Yield
- 21%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Florida's acceptance rate has risen from 60.6% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,154 to 21,568 (+93%) over that period.
Its 62.3% rate makes University of North Florida more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
University of North Florida requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 21% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,154 | 6,756 | 60.6% | 1,862 |
| 2015–16 | 10,902 | 6,171 | 56.6% | 1,577 |
| 2016–17 | 11,346 | 7,322 | 64.5% | 1,981 |
| 2017–18 | 14,305 | 8,399 | 58.7% | 2,293 |
| 2018–19 | 14,330 | 8,753 | 61.1% | 2,474 |
| 2019–20 | 16,305 | 11,786 | 72.3% | 2,641 |
| 2020–21 | 16,551 | 13,228 | 79.9% | 2,739 |
| 2021–22 | 16,004 | 12,401 | 77.5% | 2,574 |
| 2022–23 | 19,744 | 13,920 | 70.5% | 3,133 |
| 2023–24 | 21,568 | 13,430 | 62.3% | 2,816 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,518 | 8,561 | 63.3% |
| Men | 8,050 | 4,869 | 60.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–620 | 70% |
| SAT Math | 480–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 30% |
How University of North compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of North Florida's acceptance rate?
University of North Florida's acceptance rate is 62.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,430 admitted of 21,568 applicants).
Is University of North Florida test optional?
University of North Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of North Florida?
University of North Florida received 21,568 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,430.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Florida?
Admitted students at University of North Florida typically scored 510–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of North Florida getting harder to get into?
University of North Florida has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.6% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.unf.edu/.