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University of North Florida

  • LocationJacksonville, FL
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 16,453 students
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University of North Florida is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of St. Augustine runs Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, which serves the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, and Florida State College of Jacksonville. The ministry's Catholic Student Center at 11277 Alumni Way hosts a Thursday Mass, Thursday confession, and Tuesday and Wednesday adoration. Sunday Masses are offered at nearby parishes. The ministry lists a Bible study and a Rosary gathering on the UNF campus, weekly Family Night, men's and women's nights, and retreats.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Thursday5:30 PMCatholic Student Center, 11277 Alumni Way
  • Sunday10:00 AMBlessed Trinity Catholic Church, near UNF (parish, off campus)
  • Sunday11:00 AMResurrection Catholic Church, near JU (parish, off campus)

Confession 1

  • Thursday5:00 PMCatholic Student Center, 11277 Alumni Way · Or by appointment.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday10:30 AMCatholic Student Center, 11277 Alumni Way · Until 4:30 PM.
  • Wednesday10:30 AMCatholic Student Center, 11277 Alumni Way · Until 4:30 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5:30 p.m. at Catholic Student Center”
    Mass is offered on Thursdays at 5:30 PM at the Catholic Student Center.
    “10 a.m. at Blessed Trinity (near UNF)”
    A Sunday Mass at 10 AM is offered at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church near UNF.
    “11 a.m. at Resurrection (near JU)”
    A Sunday Mass at 11 AM is offered at Resurrection Catholic Church near Jacksonville University.
  2. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Confession Thursday 5 p.m.”
    Confession is offered on Thursdays at 5 PM.
    “Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.”
    Eucharistic adoration is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
    “Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.”
    Eucharistic adoration is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of North Florida, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Ephrem Syriac Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Blessed Trinity Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2Catholic Student Center (Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville): 1.0 miUniversity of North Florida (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Ephrem Syriac Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  2. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church — 2.2 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The diocese's campus ministry lists the University of North Florida among the campuses it serves.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We serve the campuses of University of North Florida, Florida State College of Jacksonville and Jacksonville University.”
      The diocese's Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville serves the University of North Florida.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offering counseling, spiritual direction, retreats, social justice awareness, liturgical activities and sacramental preparation for university students.”
      The diocese's campus ministries offer retreats, social justice awareness, and sacramental preparation to university students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Student Center at 11277 Alumni Way is just under a mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About Us | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11277 Alumni Way, Jacksonville, FL 32246”
      The Catholic Student Center is at 11277 Alumni Way, Jacksonville, FL 32246.
    2. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We serve the campuses of University of North Florida, Florida State College of Jacksonville and Jacksonville University.”
      The diocese's Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville serves the University of North Florida.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Matt King is listed as Campus Ministry Pastor and is also pastor of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and an assistant vocations director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Matt King Campus Ministry Pastor”
      Fr. Matt King is listed as the campus ministry pastor.
      “I am the current pastor at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church as well as an Assistant Vocations Director for the Diocese of St. Augustine.”
      Fr. Matt King is also pastor of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and an assistant vocations director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (One weekday Mass (Thursday 5:30 PM) is offered at the Catholic Student Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “5:30 p.m. at Catholic Student Center”
      Mass is offered on Thursdays at 5:30 PM at the Catholic Student Center.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNone (students attend local parishes) (The Sunday Masses listed are at Blessed Trinity (near UNF) and Resurrection (near JU), parishes off campus. They are not counted because they are not at the ministry center or a campus chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 a.m. at Blessed Trinity (near UNF)”
      A Sunday Mass at 10 AM is offered at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church near UNF.
      “11 a.m. at Resurrection (near JU)”
      A Sunday Mass at 11 AM is offered at Resurrection Catholic Church near Jacksonville University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Thursday confession at 5 PM at the Catholic Student Center, or by appointment.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Thursday 5 p.m.”
      Confession is offered on Thursdays at 5 PM.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Student Center or by appointment.”
      Confession is at the Catholic Student Center on Thursdays, or by appointment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Ministry-run groups include a Bible study and a Rosary gathering on the UNF campus, plus men's and women's nights.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesdays at 3 p.m., for Rosary and games on the Green.”
      A Rosary and games gathering is held on the UNF campus on Tuesdays at 3 PM.
      “Bible Study Fridays @1pm Downstairs from Starbucks”
      A Bible study is held on the UNF campus on Fridays at 1 PM.
      “Frassati Newman Hall second floor lounge (next door to Catholic Student Center) at 7 p.m., every Wednesday.”
      Women's Night meets on Wednesdays at 7 PM in Frassati Newman Hall.
      “Catholic Student Center at 7 p.m., every Wednesday.”
      Men's Night meets on Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Catholic Student Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Small groups (within Family Night) and retreats are both listed by the ministry or the diocese.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “invited for free dinner, a talk, small groups and prayer.”
      Family Night, held Thursdays at 6:15 PM at the Catholic Student Center, includes free dinner, a talk, small groups, and prayer.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offering counseling, spiritual direction, retreats, social justice awareness, liturgical activities and sacramental preparation for university students.”
      The diocese's campus ministries offer retreats, social justice awareness, and sacramental preparation to university students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 1 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A Thursday Mass, Thursday confession, and Tuesday and Wednesday adoration are scheduled at the Catholic Student Center.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “5:30 p.m. at Catholic Student Center”
      Mass is offered on Thursdays at 5:30 PM at the Catholic Student Center.
    2. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Thursday 5 p.m.”
      Confession is offered on Thursdays at 5 PM.
      “Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Weekly on-campus gatherings include a Bible study and a Rosary gathering on the UNF campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesdays at 3 p.m., for Rosary and games on the Green.”
      A Rosary and games gathering is held on the UNF campus on Tuesdays at 3 PM.
      “Bible Study Fridays @1pm Downstairs from Starbucks”
      A Bible study is held on the UNF campus on Fridays at 1 PM.
  • The ministry lists weekly Family Night, men's and women's nights, and retreats.
    Sources (2)
    1. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “invited for free dinner, a talk, small groups and prayer.”
      Family Night, held Thursdays at 6:15 PM at the Catholic Student Center, includes free dinner, a talk, small groups, and prayer.
      “Frassati Newman Hall second floor lounge (next door to Catholic Student Center) at 7 p.m., every Wednesday.”
      Women's Night meets on Wednesdays at 7 PM in Frassati Newman Hall.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offering counseling, spiritual direction, retreats, social justice awareness, liturgical activities and sacramental preparation for university students.”
      The diocese's campus ministries offer retreats, social justice awareness, and sacramental preparation to university students.

Concerns

  • Sunday Masses are at parishes near UNF and JU.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 a.m. at Blessed Trinity (near UNF)”
      A Sunday Mass at 10 AM is offered at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church near UNF.
      “11 a.m. at Resurrection (near JU)”
      A Sunday Mass at 11 AM is offered at Resurrection Catholic Church near Jacksonville University.
  • Only one weekday Mass is listed, and the priest is shared with a parish and a diocesan office.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “5:30 p.m. at Catholic Student Center”
      Mass is offered on Thursdays at 5:30 PM at the Catholic Student Center.
    2. About Us | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “I am the current pastor at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church as well as an Assistant Vocations Director for the Diocese of St. Augustine.”
      Fr. Matt King is also pastor of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and an assistant vocations director.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Student Center (Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville)

  • Address: 11277 Alumni Way, Jacksonville, FL 32246
  • Distance from campus: 1.0 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: dosafl.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dosafl.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Bible Study (UNF campus)On campus
    Fridays at 1 PM
    Catholic Campus Ministry Bible study on the UNF campus, downstairs from Starbucks.
    dosafl.com
  • Family Night
    Thursdays at 6:15 PM
    Free dinner, a talk, small groups, and prayer at the Catholic Student Center for all students and college-aged young people.
    dosafl.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Rosary and games on the Green (UNF campus)On campus
    Tuesdays at 3 PM
    Rosary and games gathering on the UNF campus.
    dosafl.com
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Adoration offered at the Catholic Student Center.
    dosafl.com, dosafl.com

Retreats 1

  • Retreats
    Retreats offered by the diocese's campus ministries, which include the Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville. The events page has a Retreats and Trips section.
    dosafl.com

Social life 1

  • Women's and Men's Nights
    Wednesdays at 7 PM
    Women's Night meets in the second-floor lounge of Frassati Newman Hall. Men's Night meets at the Catholic Student Center. Each builds community through study, discussion, and fellowship.
    dosafl.com, dosafl.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Events | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We serve the campuses of University of North Florida, Florida State College of Jacksonville and Jacksonville University.”
    The diocese's Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville serves the University of North Florida.
    “We serve the campuses of University of North Florida, Florida State College of Jacksonville and Jacksonville University.”
    The diocese's Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville serves the University of North Florida.
  2. About Us | Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville, Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ccmjax/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Father Matt King Campus Ministry Pastor”
    Fr. Matt King is listed as the campus ministry pastor.
    “11277 Alumni Way, Jacksonville, FL 32246”
    The Catholic Student Center is at 11277 Alumni Way, Jacksonville, FL 32246.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,153 · ACT 22
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,135

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
14,264
Total students16,453
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,154
Cost of attendance (per year)$20,983
Median federal debt at graduation$15,531
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
69%
First-year retention85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$56,343
Admission rate53%
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1153
SAT reading & writing550–650
SAT math520–620
ACT composite19–25
Test policyRequired

Value index: 78 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of St. Augustine

The Most Reverend Erik T. Pohlmeier, Bishop of St. Augustine

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dosafl.com, dosafl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 136172
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is University of North Florida a Catholic college?
No. University of North Florida is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry Jacksonville (Diocese of St. Augustine).
What is University of North Florida’s Catholic Life Score?
71 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of North Florida?
Mass is listed at Catholic Student Center, 11277 Alumni Way, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, near UNF (parish, off campus), Resurrection Catholic Church, near JU (parish, and off campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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