About Jacksonville University (JU)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
4,213
Website
https://www.ju.edu/index.phpAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Jacksonville University(JU) was founded by Willam J. Porter in the year 1934. It was started as a Willam J. Porter university offering a two-year program. In 1958 the name was changed to Jacksonville University after merging with Jacksonville College of Music and the first four-year program was offered in 1959.
It offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs to meet the unique needs, interests of the student. At JU we keep students inspired, motivated to achieve their desired goals in life. The vision of the university is to be an internationally recognized university known for delivering quality education through various programs, supportive faculty, and by creating an educational environment.
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The student population of the university is 4,213, Out of which 2,920 are undergraduates.
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University has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1.
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The acceptance rate of the university is 90% and the graduation rate is 52%.
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Accreditation to the university is given by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Online Education at JU
The university is proud to offer a growing variety of online programs. These programs are provided through the specialized colleges and schools and are administered by the Nathan M. Bisk Center for Professional Studies.
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The university is offering 9 online programs with 3 majors.
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Students can add, drop classes, select the course for their appropriate term, pay fees online, and access more resources.
Reviews
A review of the students says that the university is very welcoming and comfortable. The varsity sports are a big part of campus life. Some of the reviews are
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The way of teaching and the educational level is maintained and the professors are always welcoming and ready to interact with.
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There are various activities and events which are being held on the campus to lighten up the academic surroundings and students actively participate in the activities.
Rankings
Rankings also provide the students with a bigger and more clear picture of the university offerings in terms of education, faculty, and other related things. US News rankings given to the university are:
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It has been awarded 28th position in ‘Regional Universities South’.
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University secured a 16th position in ‘Best Colleges for Veterans’.
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University holds 38th position in ‘Best Value Schools’.
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It has ranked 9th in ‘Top Performers on Social Mobility’.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st July
Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Range
920 - 1120
ACT Range
21 - 27
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
What does a student look at a university before deciding on which college the applicant wants to study? Jacksonville University offers more than 100 majors, minors, and professional programs to select from. The main difficulty arises that will the applicant be eligible or fit for applying to a particular university.
JU admission eligibility criteria are fit for an average student as the requirements of SAT/ACT or GPA is not above average with an application fee of $30. Explore our admission section to know the exact score required to get enrolled.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$24,020
Average Annual Cost
$38,140
Books And Supplies
$1,600
Room And Board
$14,330
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,330
Total One Year Cost
$56,400
The next thing to worry about is the expense to attend the university. However, Jacksonville University is a not-for-profit university still there are a lot many people who are willing to study but can't afford the expense of the university. So the university has kept the cost as low as possible. The total one year expense of the university is $56,400.
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If the student is granted any aid or scholarship by including all these the net price of the university stands at $24,020.
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Books and Supplies expenses and the living expenses are $1,600 and $14,330 respectively.
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Other Additional expenses are around $2,330.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
77%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$921
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
474 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
44 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
35 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
35 Graduates
Sociology
34 Graduates
Marketing
30 Graduates
Air Transportation
28 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
26 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
22 Graduates
Psychology, General
19 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
18 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
18 Graduates
Music
15 Graduates
Dance
14 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
14 Graduates
Biology, General
13 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
11 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
11 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
9 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
8 Graduates
International Business
7 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
7 Graduates
Mathematics
6 Graduates
Chemistry
5 Graduates
Economics
5 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
5 Graduates
Engineering Physics
4 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
4 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
3 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
3 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
3 Graduates
Physics
3 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
3 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
2 Graduates
Education, General
2 Graduates
History
2 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
2 Graduates
Philosophy
2 Graduates
Political Science and Government
2 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
2 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
1 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,920
Socio-Economic Diversity
28%
Part-time
22%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$63,672 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 72% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
72%
Undergrads in College Housing
33%
Averege Housing Cost
$9,150/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,930/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,930/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Dolphin
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pioneer Football League
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
19
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by JU. At JU, $14,330 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Jacksonville University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,930 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 41% male and 59% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$50,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$218 - 311
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$30,211
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,528
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,916
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,910
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$34,587
$30K - $48K
$33,721
$48K - $75K
$32,114
$75K - $110K
$26,962
> $110K
$21,785
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,464,472
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,137,287
There are categories like grants, scholarships, and loans in which students can be benefited.
Students have to fill the FAFSA Form. The federal school code is 001495.
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Federal Aid includes Direct PLUS Loans, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized loan, Pell grant, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). About 39% of the students have been awarded a federal grant for the First time, Full-time undergraduates.
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State Aid includes Florida Academic Scholarship, Florida Medallion scholars. State Grants include Effective Access to Student Education(EASE), Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG), and many more.
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Institutional Aid includes Legacy Scholarships, Presidential Honors Scholarships in which students are awarded $20,721 Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship, and many more.
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There are other Aids like Military Aids in which Post 9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program, Tuition assistance programs.