In 2021, US News and World Report ranked UNF 272nd in national universities and 136th in public universities.[30] UNF is ranked 48th for best online bachelor's programs.[31] For 12 consecutive years, Military Friendly has designated UNF as one of the most military-friendly schools, exceeding their standards in all rated areas; nearly 1,400 veterans and military-affiliated students attend UNF, or roughly 8% of all students.[32] In 2020, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine awarded UNF the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the sixth time.[33]