Academics & admin
Writing Center
Free one-on-one writing help — walk-in and appointment sessions for essays, reports, and research papers
UNF at a glance
13,359
undergrads
53%
of applicants admitted
85%
come back for year 2
66%
graduate
19 : 1
students per teacher
$59,626
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $11,689.
Under $30k $8,358
$30k–$48k $8,541
$48k–$75k $9,197
$75k–$110k $14,232
Over $110k $20,027
Tuition, in state
$6,389
Tuition, out of state
$20,793
Typical debt at graduation
$14,174
35% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Getting around
Osprey Connector Shuttle
Free campus shuttle running fixed routes around campus and to St. Johns Town Center — ADA accessible
Health & safety
Counseling Center
Free counseling for students — walk-ins 10am-5pm, 24/7 crisis line at (904) 620-2602 option 2
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
Osprey Cafe
Dining hall All-you-care-to-eat dining hall in Osprey Commons with rotating stations and meal plan access
1 UNF Dr, Osprey Commons
Starbucks (Carpenter Library)
Coffee & quick bites Full Starbucks location inside the Thomas G. Carpenter Library — coffee, pastries, and snacks
1 UNF Dr, Building 12
Chick-fil-A
Fast food Campus Chick-fil-A serving chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries with meal plan accepted
1 UNF Dr
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Coffee & quick bites Fresh bagels, sandwiches, and coffee in the Student Union
1 UNF Dr, Student Union
Panda Express
Fast food Chinese-American fast food in the Boathouse with orange chicken, fried rice, and more
1 UNF Dr, Boathouse
Jamba Juice
Coffee & quick bites Smoothies, juices, and bowls in the Student Wellness Complex
1 UNF Dr, Student Wellness Complex
Qdoba Mexican Eats
Fast food Build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas in the Boathouse
1 UNF Dr, BoathouseWhere to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Osprey Hall
Residence hall Traditional lakeside residence hall (since 1989) with single rooms, shared lounges, and community bathrooms
1 UNF Dr Residence hall
Osprey Cove
Residence hall Three-building community (built 1997) with double rooms, private bathrooms, and 466 beds
1 UNF Dr Residence hall
Osprey Crossings
Residence hall Suite-style complex with covered atrium, double/triple rooms, and living-learning communities
1 UNF Dr Residence hall
Osprey Landing
Residence hall Three-building cluster with double rooms, private baths, covered walkways, and courtyards (428 beds)
1 UNF Dr
Osprey Fountains
Residence hall Apartment-style housing with full kitchens, private bedrooms, and on-site Chick-fil-A and convenience store
1 UNF DrGet around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
Osprey Connector Shuttle
Shuttle Free campus shuttle running fixed routes around campus and to St. Johns Town Center — ADA accessible
1 UNF Dr
Parking Services
Parking Virtual parking permits, lot assignments, and citation management — permits sold by semester or year
1 UNF Dr, Building 41
JTA Bus Service
Public transit Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus routes serve UNF with connections to downtown and beaches
1 UNF Dr Apps & tools
TransLoc Shuttle Tracker
Apps & tools Real-time GPS tracking of Osprey Connector shuttles — see arrival times and route positions live
Majors that pay most at UNF
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 40 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician $94,692
Electrical Engineering $90,944
Mechanical Engineering $85,995
Computer Science $84,034
Nursing $79,454
Civil Engineering $77,498
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your UNF checklist
5 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things UNF freshmen wish they knew sooner
Watch the video1 Record your lectures. It is your right
Under Florida Statute 1004.097, UNF's Student Code says "A student may audio or video record a class lecture in which the student is enrolled for the following purposes:" — the first is personal educational use. Faculty may restrict labs, discussion, presentations and exams, and publishing a recording needs the lecturer's written consent.
2 Cheat and get an unforgivable F
"An "FA" grade indicates a student has received a punitive or unforgivable F due to academic misconduct." Grade forgiveness cannot replace it.
3 Your dean cannot change your grade
"Neither the Chair nor Dean may override the instructor's decision and issue a change of grade without the faculty member's concurrence." A grade appeal is a formal process, so start with your professor.
4 Take-home final? Due in finals week
"If a "take-home" final examination is given, students shall not be required to return the completed examination prior to the scheduled final examination period for the course."
5 Record the lecture — Gus makes the notes, flashcards and quiz
Gus is an AI college companion built around your actual classes. Record a lecture and it writes the notes, pulls out the key topics, builds a flashcard deck, and makes a practice quiz from what was actually said. The flashcards come back on a spaced-review schedule, so the thing you missed shows up again right before you would have forgotten it. It is free to try.
One more thing
Probation shows up on your transcript
"Academic probation is a warning and will be reflected on the UNF transcripts."
UNF Catalog — academic standingNo new minors after 90 credits
"Students may not add a minor after successfully earning 90 degree-applicable credits."
UNF Catalog — multiple minorsGus is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the University of North Florida. Tips checked against UNF's own pages in October 2026. Campus info last updated June 2026. Stats from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Something out of date? hello@meetgus.app · All campus guides