Jacksonville University: Review & Facts

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Jacksonville University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,840 students enrolled. This school was established in 1934 and is one of the 17 colleges and schools located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At Jacksonville University you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
91
JU implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 91 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Occupational Therapy, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Jacksonville University is relatively low at 63% (below Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at JU is below average - 53%.

Student to faculty ratio at Jacksonville University is pretty good -- 13:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $43,600 per year.

Read the details about Jacksonville University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
58%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 9,119 applications were submitted and 5,261 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at JU in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,800
High
Jacksonville University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at JU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
JU offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,600 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high - roughly $9,800 a year.

Navy ROTC programs are available at JU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, JU appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Jacksonville University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, Florida
32211-3394, USA
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