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Jacksonville University
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  • 4 Year
  • JACKSONVILLE, FL

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

2800 UNIVERSITY BLVD N
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Sun Conference
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
78%
SAT Range
1020-1250
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$23,503 / 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
$32,392 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 47 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 55 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 54 responses

Majors

Marine Science

academic spotlight

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?

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    4%
  • On Campus
    87%
  • Online
    9%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,337 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
226
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 42 responses
  • Everyone is different
    50%
  • Beautiful people with great heart
    24%
  • Normal
    19%
  • Knowledgeable
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
74%
Poll
42%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 65 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 75 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 38 responses
  • Welcoming
    37%
  • Comfortable
    26%
  • Convenient
    18%
  • Great opportunity, but pricey
    16%
  • Home away from home
    3%
  • Money hungry and unfair
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
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

Jacksonville University Reviews

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