School Overview
Founded in 1934 as Jacksonville Junior College (a two year college), today Jacksonville University (locally referred to as “JU”) is a privately owned and operated four-year coeducational university located in Jacksonville, Florida. JU is a member of the Independent Colleges and University of Florida (ICUF), a group of 29 private education institutions. Jacksonville University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
General Information
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Admission Office 2800 University Boulevard North Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394 (904) 256-7000 (800) 225-2027 Fax: (904) 256-7012 [email protected] Contact: Yvonne Martel Director of First Year Admissions and Enrollment |
Main Address 2800 University Boulevard North Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394 (904) 256-8000 www.ju.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,007 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 544 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,950 Graduate enrollment: 384 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 64% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 60% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $22,500 | $23,900 | $25,300 | $26,600 | +5.14% |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,992 | $8,360 | $9,060 | $9,320 | +2.87% |
| Other | $1,400 | $2,483 | $2,533 | $2,910 | +14.88% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $2,500 | $8,352 | $8,519 | $10,627 | +24.74% |
| Other | $1,400 | $2,483 | $2,533 | $2,910 | +14.88% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $32,492 | $35,543 | $37,693 | $39,630 | +5.14% |
| In-state Off Campus | $27,000 | $35,535 | $37,152 | $40,937 | +10.19% |
| In-state with Family | $23,100 | $24,700 | $26,100 | $27,400 | +4.98% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $10,620 |
| In-state Student Fees | $0 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $10,620 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $0 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 521 | 97% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 519 | 96% | $7,068,462 | $13,619 |
| • Federal grants | 147 | 27% | $675,272 | $4,594 |
| • Pell grants | 146 | 27% | $503,471 | $3,448 |
| • Other Federal grants | 109 | 20% | $171,801 | $1,576 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 278 | 52% | $1,238,805 | $4,456 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 496 | 92% | $5,154,385 | $10,392 |
| Student loans | 309 | 57% | $2,867,804 | $9,281 |
| • Federal student loans | 298 | 55% | $1,817,198 | $6,098 |
| • Other student loans | 76 | 14% | $1,050,606 | $13,824 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 780 | 143 | – | – | 14 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 127 | 104 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 104 | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 47 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 2 | 19 | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 360 | 17 | – | – | 14 |
| Nursing Administration | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Education | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| orthodontics/orthodontology | – | – | – | – | 14 |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 360 | 9 | – | – | – |
| History | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness, General | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Geography | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, General | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Airline/commercial/professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Aviation/airway Management and Operations | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 52 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Dance, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Management | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Theory and Composition | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 11 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Drama/Dance Teacher Education B Engineering Electrical/Communications Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B Transportation & Materials Moving Airline – Commercial Pilot/Flight Crew B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Jacksonville University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (904) 256-8000 |
| Website: | www.jacksonville.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.ju.edu/admissions/Pages/Apply-To-JU.aspx |
| Address: | 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,060 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 38% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,003 (74% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $33,930 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $33,930 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $21,234 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Jacksonville University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Jacksonville University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 7 | 12 | |||
| Engineering | 4 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 4 | 11 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 1 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 20 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 10 | 81 | 45 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Jacksonville University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Education | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Jacksonville University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $33,930 |
| Out-of-state | $33,930 |
| Books and supplies | $1,320 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $13,320 |
| Out-of-state | $13,320 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 479 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 473 | 97% | $21,234 |
| Student loan aid | 294 | 60% | $8,643 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,119 | 70% | $19,204 |
| Federal student loans | 1,448 | 48% | $7,550 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Jacksonville University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Jacksonville University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 5,506 | 2,304 | 3,202 | Percent admitted | 100% | 50% | 48% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 10% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Jacksonville University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 4,060 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,889 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,171 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Jacksonville University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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