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Chances of getting into Jacksonville University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
78%
Admission Difficulty for Jacksonville University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into JU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at JU is 78%.  It ranks #35 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Jacksonville University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,207 out of 7,997 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Jacksonville University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The JU application fee is $30 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Jacksonville University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

JU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1020-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
17%
SAT Scores for Jacksonville University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 500
SAT Composite 25th 1020
SAT Scores for Jacksonville University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Jacksonville University?

Jacksonville University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Jacksonville University score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1020-1250.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Jacksonville University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >87%
1135 to 1250 Avg + 78%-87%
1020 to 1135 Avg - 65%-78%
905 to 1020 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 905 Low <50%
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JU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
11%
ACT Scores for Jacksonville University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Jacksonville University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into JU?

Jacksonville University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

JU regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Jacksonville University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >88%
22 to 26 Avg + 78%-88%
19 to 22 Avg - 67%-78%
16 to 19 Reach 54%-67%
Less than 16 Low <54%
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JU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Jacksonville University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into JU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Jacksonville University was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #18 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as JU accepts 78% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Jacksonville University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 29.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.17% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.6% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.05% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.26% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.52% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

71% of Jacksonville University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Jacksonville University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 71%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Jacksonville University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,334 2,663 7,997
Accepted 4,220 1,987 6,207
Acceptance Rate 79% 75% 78%
Enrolled 400 235 635
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 12% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
67

Applicants have 67 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Jacksonville University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Jacksonville University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Jacksonville University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Jacksonville University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Jacksonville University prefer SAT or ACT?

17% of students submit their SAT scores to JU. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Jacksonville University?

78% of those who apply are granted admission to JU. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Jacksonville University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1250. 17% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Jacksonville University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.