University of North Florida College Portrait
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University of North Florida
No One Like You, No Place Like This
With a student body of over 16,000, UNF offers students the personalized attention of a small college with opportunities typically found only at larger universities. Undergraduate classes average just 32 students, so professors can give their students individual attention. Under these professors’ mentorship, UNF students conduct research locally and around the globe; gain real world experience in practicums, field work, and internships; study abroad; and participate in community outreach. UNF prides itself on providing such “Transformational Learning Opportunities".
Living in the Osprey Community
The Osprey Community
The UNF campus is surrounded by Northeast Florida’s natural beauty, nestled among nearly 1,400 acres amid beautiful lakes and nature trails. Our location in Jacksonville puts students in a prime location for personal and professional pursuits, within easy driving distance of area beaches, entertainment venues, museums, and business centers. On campus, students can get involved in more than 150 clubs and organizations, including Greek Life, Student Government, Pre-Med Society, and the Surf Club. The UNF Ospreys compete in the NCAA Division I Athletic Sun Conference, and students receive free admission to all home games. Living on campus in one of six residence halls is the best way to experience all that UNF has to offer. The newest complex, Osprey Fountains, has its own fitness center, swimming pool, and lazy river. UNF offers a state-of-the-art Student Union and an array of cultural, social, and athletic events. Campus life embodies our commitment to student engagement with the local and global communities and our environmental ethic.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
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| Total Students | 16,198 | |
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Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 14,363 | |
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| Gender | ||
| Women | 8,007 | 56% |
| Men | 6,356 | 44% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 32 | <1% |
| Asian | 678 | 5% |
| African American / Black | 1,393 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1,130 | 8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | <1% |
| White | 10,363 | 72% |
| Two or More Races | 435 | 3% |
| International | 222 | 2% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 97 | 1% |
| Where do UNF undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Florida | 96% |
| Other US States & Territories | 3% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| How old are UNF undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 23 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 22% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 - 26 | |
| Math | 22 - 26 | 530 - 620 |
| English | 22 - 26 | |
| Critical Reading | 530 - 620 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 60% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 88% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 61% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.70 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 100% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2011-12 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $19,057.00
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend University of North Florida varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 39% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $5,837.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 33% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $2,718.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
UNF Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 20 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 51% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 90% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 537 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 46% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 13% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 78% |
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Campus-based Housing
64% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
18% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Our department is comprised of twenty-nine full time certified police officers, eight communications operators, two professional staff members and six part time members. We have been entrusted by our community to preserve the peace, provide general police services and enforce all laws, ordinances and rules on campus. While we enjoy one of the lowest crime rates of the eleven State Universities, we are not immune to crime. It is our pledge that we as your police department will do everything we can to create a safe and secure University community. But for us to do our job, we need the community's help. Please contact us anytime you have a safety concern or anytime you feel that you need our services.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Doctoral, professional dominant
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at UNF
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. UNF offers students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. UNF participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement in order to better understand what types of academic and co-curricular activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 96% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 53% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 20% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 78% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 15% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 51% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 60% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 13% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 98% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 95% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 64% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 59% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 95% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 54% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 78% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 92% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 69% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 67% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 83% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 59% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 82% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 87% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 81% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at University of North Florida in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2,995 |
| Master's | 559 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
| Total | 3,590 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
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| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9% |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9% |
| Psychology, General | 9% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8% |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 6% |
| Links to degree programs at University of North Florida |
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Student Success & Progress Rate
A 87% four-year success and progress rate means that 87% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 2,287 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 553 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 82%
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Student Learning at University of North Florida
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
UNF takes seriously its obligation to continually assess and improve student learning. The state of Florida Board of Governors and university policy require that Academic Learning Compacts (statements of student learning outcomes and how they are measured) be articulated for each undergraduate program and these ALCs are available for public view (http://www.unf.edu/oira/alc/). Additionally, all professional and many nonprofessional programs are accountable for achieving student learning outcomes through their professional accreditors.
Student learning in general education and in major programs of study is assessed continuously through portfolios, internships, capstone projects, course assignments, performances, community based projects, licensing exams, and standardized and locally developed tests. UNF uses the ETS Proficiency Profile (http://www.ets.org/proficiencyprofile/about), a nationally normed test of college level general education skills, to assess the learning in the areas of writing and critical thinking that takes place during a UNF education. We are very proud of the results, which show that UNF students make more progress in writing and critical thinking than students at comparable institutions.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2010 - 11 Results from the ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP)
The ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and written communication and reports separate scores on critical thinking and written communication.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Critical Thinking Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is well above what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 112
Senior Score: 115
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1173
Senior Score: 1098
Written Communication Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is above what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 115
Senior Score: 116
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1173
Senior Score: 1098