Jacksonville University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Jacksonville, FL
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#8 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,247

Location Jacksonville, Florida
Website ju.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#399

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Jacksonville University occupies a 240-acre riverfront campus along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida's Arlington neighborhood, positioned approximately 15 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and 20 minutes from the Atlantic coast. Founded in 1934 as a junior college before becoming a four-year institution in 1956, the university features Spanish-Mediterranean architecture across its waterfront setting. The private university maintains a selective admissions process and offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its four main colleges, with particular emphasis on nursing, marine science, business, and aviation. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in multiple residence halls and apartment-style complexes. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Dolphins, participating in the ASUN Conference.

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Ratings

JU is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Jacksonville University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT 1100/1280
ACT 22/27
GPA 3.61

Acceptance Rate

56.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16.3%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$47,830

Costs for Jacksonville University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$47,830
Books and Supplies		$700
Other Fees		$1,230
Room and Board		$17,210
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,626
Total One Year Cost		$69,596

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Jacksonville University are Health Professions, Business, and Social Sciences. 47% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Business, and 8% in Social Sciences.