About University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, is home to University of North Florida, a public university serving roughly 13,360 undergraduates. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 19 to 1.
Nursing programs at University of North Florida
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 217 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, about 3 master’s-level nursing graduates, and about 110 doctoral-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $6,400 a year for in-state students and $20,800 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $11,700 a year. About 35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $13,800. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $77,300 one year after finishing and $79,500 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 69% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 85% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 53% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Admission to the nursing major or program is often a separate, competitive step with prerequisites, minimum grades, and capped enrollment. Check deadlines with the nursing department, and read our nursing school requirements guide to prepare. Licensure runs through the Florida Board of Nursing, and graduates sit for the NCLEX. Confirm that the specific program holds ACEN or CCNE accreditation and is approved by the state before you enroll. Compare other schools on our nursing schools in Florida page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.