Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Online | jacksonville.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
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JU is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Jacksonville University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#414 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#296 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Florida
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#261 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1260 |
| ACT | 24/28 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $1,130 |
| Room and Board | $16,550 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,626 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,056 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 47% |
| Business | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
| Communication | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134945 IPEDS survey data for Jacksonville University.
Current students may use the Jacksonville University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025