According to Wikipedia, Jacksonville University is a private university in Jacksonville, Florida. Located in the city's Arlington district, the school was founded in 1934 as a two-year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until September 5, 1956, when it shifted focus to building four-year university degree programs and later graduated its first four-year degree candidates as Jacksonville University in June 1959. It is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business . JU's student body currently represents more than 40 U.S. states and approximately 45 countries around the world. As a Division I institution, it fields 18 varsity athletics teams, known as the JU Dolphins, as well as intramural sports and clubs. Among the top majors declared by JU students are aviation management, biology, nursing, business, and marine science.
Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
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7,997 | 78% | 48% | 22 |
Tuition (in-state) |
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$42,400 |
Income | Average Net Cost |
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0 - 30K | $22,027 |
30K - 48K | $22,172 |
48K - 75K | $22,820 |
75K - 110K | $27,940 |
110K+ | $30,718 |
If you graduate from Jacksonville University, then you can expect to earn an average of $57,100 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
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4,000 | 3,069 | 931 |
Jacksonville University is located at 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville FL 32211-3394
Jacksonville University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Jacksonville University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Business. Here are some of Jacksonville University's most famous alumni: