Jacksonville

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
#2403 / #653
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#406
Most Desirable School
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About Jacksonville University

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.

Jacksonville University's Online Degrees

BSN in RN to BSN
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Jacksonville University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian ACT Score
7,99778%48%22

How Much Does Jacksonville University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$42,400
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$22,027
30K - 48K$22,172
48K - 75K$22,820
75K - 110K$27,940
110K+$30,718

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Jacksonville University Graduates Make?

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.

Jacksonville University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4,9293,2601,669

Where is Jacksonville University?

Jacksonville University is located at 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville FL 32211-3394

What Is Jacksonville University Known For?

Jacksonville University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Jacksonville University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Business
#1100
World Rank
#1101
Historical Rank
#317
USA Rank
business Degrees
Nursing
#892
World Rank
#893
Historical Rank
#335
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Mathematics
#1704
World Rank
#1757
Historical Rank
#408
USA Rank
math Degrees
Political Science
#1881
World Rank
#1889
Historical Rank
#459
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Economics
#2855
World Rank
#2867
Historical Rank
#475
USA Rank
economics Degrees
History
#1374
World Rank
#1391
Historical Rank
#479
USA Rank
history Degrees
Sociology
#1703
World Rank
#1710
Historical Rank
#492
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Medical
#2104
World Rank
#2106
Historical Rank
#568
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Communications
#2289
World Rank
#2314
Historical Rank
#619
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Engineering
#3881
World Rank
#3893
Historical Rank
#670
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Education
#3108
World Rank
#3113
Historical Rank
#721
USA Rank
education Degrees
Literature
#2361
World Rank
#2410
Historical Rank
#785
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Biology
#3420
World Rank
#3450
Historical Rank
#788
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Social Work
#1943
World Rank
#1944
Historical Rank
#801
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Psychology
#2148
World Rank
#2162
Historical Rank
#819
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Computer Science
#4253
World Rank
#4260
Historical Rank
#953
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Philosophy
#4255
World Rank
#4289
Historical Rank
#1290
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Physics
#5181
World Rank
#5200
Historical Rank
#1296
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Chemistry
#6958
World Rank
#6965
Historical Rank
#1951
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees

Who Are Jacksonville University's Most Influential Alumni?

Jacksonville University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Business. Here are some of Jacksonville University's most famous alumni:

Artis Gilmore
Artis Gilmore
An American basketball player.
William Forsythe
William Forsythe
An American choreographer.
Bertice Berry
An American writer and sociologist.
Paul G. Gaffney II
Paul G. Gaffney II
A United States Navy admiral.
Jamal Nassar
A Palestinian academic.
Camille Akeju
A Museum curator.
Dee Brown
Dee Brown
An American basketball player-coach.
Gabriel Georgiades
An American aerospace engineer.
Terrence Mann
An American actor.
Jay Thomas
Jay Thomas
An Actor, radio talk show host, businessman.

Who Are Jacksonville University's Most Influential Faculty?

Bryan Coker
Bryan Coker
An American academic administrator.