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Jacksonville University

#503 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 706 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B
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    About Jacksonville University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Pioneer Football League
    Address
    2800 University Blvd N
    Jacksonville, FL 32211
    Website
    ju.edu/index.php
    From Jacksonville University

    The Mission of Jacksonville University is to prepare each student for life-long success in learning, achieving, leading and serving.

    This mission will be accomplished as a small, comprehensive, independent university community located within a vibrant urban setting. The University serves an ethnically and geographically diverse, predominantly undergraduate student body, as well as adult learners in selected undergraduate, masters, doctorate, and professional certification programs.

    The Jacksonville University learning community will provide personalized service, close student-faculty interaction and an extensive array of educational and co-curricular programs. Our learning experience will emphasize engaged learning, the integration of thinking with doing, and the combination of professional preparation with a strong liberal arts foundation.

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    Jacksonville University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    87%
    SAT Range
    930-1150
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,674/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $24,731/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    83%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.47 responses
    56%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.50 responses
    53%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.49 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      474 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      44 Graduates
    • Finance
      35 Graduates
    • Sociology
      34 Graduates
    • Marketing
      30 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      29 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      26 Graduates
    • Accounting
      22 Graduates
    • Aviation Management and Operations
      19 Graduates
    • Psychology
      19 Graduates

    Marine Science

    Marine science is the interdisciplinary study of the oceans, estuaries, and inland seas of the world. For more than 50 years, Jacksonville University has claimed the dolphin as its mascot. Now can you imagine living with real dolphins – plus manatee, sharks, stingrays and more – in your own backyard?

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,180Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    697
    Undergrads Over 25
    17%
    Pell Grant
    35%
    Varsity Athletes
    22%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 38 responses
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    • Everyone is different
      47%
    • Beautiful people with great heart
      24%
    • Normal
      21%
    • Knowledgeable
      5%
    • Diverse
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    72%
    Poll
    43%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.60 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.70 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 34 responses
    Report
    • Welcoming
      32%
    • Comfortable
      29%
    • Convenient
      21%
    • Great opportunity, but pricey
      15%
    • Money hungry and unfair
      3%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $50,500/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      43%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      93%
      National
      83%
      91%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.35 responses
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      Jacksonville University Reviews

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      Jacksonville University is a very good school that gives their students a lot of opportunities for success. The way that their programs are constructed allows students to have many different experiences before going out into the working world. The staff on campus are really helpful when it comes to different living situations and backgrounds. There are activities t for every type of student, and resources with in arms reach. The only thing negative I can say about the school is the affordability. One will have to find a lot of outside scholarships even when having the highest paid scholarships for academics.
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      With it being a small private school, the one on one connection with professors and the staff is amazing! Jacksonville University has so much potential, the lack of student involvement discourages many to step out and become a part of the great environment Jacksonville has to offer.
      Jacksonville University is an excellent academic school. Upon graduating, I felt I was prepared for the future of my profession. The classes were challenging, I and I feel that I received a top of the line education. The professors were accessible and were available for assistance when the student needed them. I completed my Bachelor degree and have since been accepted for my Graduate degree. If you had asked me a few months ago what I would change, I would say the cost per credit, but they have since lowered their tuition. If you are looking for a top-notch education, I would recommend Jacksonville. They do offer online classes as well as the traditional educational tract.