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Jacksonville is distinguished by a growing population, strong economy, diverse culture and recreational opportunities and abundant natural resources making it one of the nation’s most dynamic cities. It is the largest city by land area in the continental United States. The 12th largest U.S. city by population, Jacksonville has one of the lowest overall costs of living in Florida. Multiple universities and three area naval bases drive a diverse and highly skilled labor force.
Regional collaboration is strong, and Jacksonville’s economic base is diverse. Top industries include advanced manufacturing, transportation and logistics, financial services, IT and innovation, and health and biomedical.
Situated halfway between Miami and Atlanta, Jacksonville is central to the Southeast and recognized as “America’s logistics center”.
Jacksonville’s residents enjoy a sunny climate and a 2-hour drive to Disney World, and are never far from the St. Johns River, Intracoastal Waterway, and beaches.

Located between Jacksonville’s beaches and downtown, the University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida. It is nationally ranked university in the heart of Jacksonville committed to student success.
UNF offers students small class sizes and individualized attention, countless opportunities to gain real-world experience while in school, strong job placement, an active student life, Division I athletics, and a welcoming and engaged community. It also provides its students with a broad array of quality undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professional fields. Through these offerings, the University has earned a reputation for academic excellence. In addition, UNF plays a vital role in the cultural, economic and civic life of Northeast Florida.
Focused on student success, UNF has an annual enrollment of about 17,000 and graduates more than 4,000 students each year, and it is known for providing students with transformational learning experiences, research with faculty, community-based learning or studying abroad, which UNF students do at twice the national average.
UNF consistently ranks high for quality and value and is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Public institution. The Coggin College of Business at UNF is a top tier business school, holding AACSB-International accreditation in both business and accounting. Faculty are nationally recognized for research, and Coggin is especially strong in the areas of finance, logistics, and international business. The Coggin College of Business offers nine undergraduate majors, four undergraduate international dual degree programs, and six master’s degree programs.