Jacksonville University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2043 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #561 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #510 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 6 | In Jacksonville |
| #458 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 2,946
- Graduates
- 1,301
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ju.edu
Jacksonville University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Jacksonville University has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Applicants | 8,184 | 3,286 | 4,895 |
| Admissions | 4,660 | 1,865 | 2,794 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 759 | 357 | 401 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,537 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
433 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
156 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Jacksonville University are 1100-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
149 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Jacksonville University are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2153 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 637 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 538 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 416 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 203 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 174 (4%) |
| Asian | 107 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Jacksonville University is $24,238 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,893 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,733 |
| $48-75K | $23,974 |
| $75-110K | $27,936 |
| $110K+ | $29,653 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,600 | $21,557 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,600 | $21,557 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,600 | $21,557 |
| Fee in-district | $1,230 | $261 |
| Fee in-state | $1,230 | $261 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,230 | $261 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,540 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,210 |
| Room charge | $10,250 |
| Meal charge | $6,960 |
Jacksonville University majors
Jacksonville University has granted 647 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 484 master's across 26 programs, and 70 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Jacksonville University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 245 | 44 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 36 | 2 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 60 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 60 | ||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 41 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 20 | 21 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 27 | 11 | |
| Medical Science & Scientist | 36 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 33 | ||
| Psychology, General | 32 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 25 | ||
| Management Science | 16 | 8 | |
| Nursing Administration | 24 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 17 | 6 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 22 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 22 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 19 | 2 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 18 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | 11 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Orthodontics & Orthodontology | 16 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 15 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 13 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 12 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Business Statistics | 10 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 9 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 1 | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | 5 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 8 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Business Analytics | 5 | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 5 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Geography | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 647 | 484 | 70 |
Jacksonville University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 47% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Jacksonville University has published 4,582 scientific papers with 81,388 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Surgery, Psychology, Pathology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 23 | 246 |
| 1994 | 22 | 276 |
| 1995 | 28 | 266 |
| 1996 | 24 | 333 |
| 1997 | 30 | 314 |
| 1998 | 53 | 371 |
| 1999 | 35 | 397 |
| 2000 | 27 | 424 |
| 2001 | 34 | 430 |
| 2002 | 32 | 532 |
| 2003 | 58 | 553 |
| 2004 | 80 | 683 |
| 2005 | 54 | 862 |
| 2006 | 99 | 1064 |
| 2007 | 78 | 1180 |
| 2008 | 96 | 1259 |
| 2009 | 106 | 1300 |
| 2010 | 103 | 1584 |
| 2011 | 124 | 1703 |
| 2012 | 129 | 1890 |
| 2013 | 140 | 2041 |
| 2014 | 152 | 2312 |
| 2015 | 135 | 2842 |
| 2016 | 189 | 3485 |
| 2017 | 141 | 3980 |
| 2018 | 172 | 4210 |
| 2019 | 248 | 4733 |
| 2020 | 300 | 5800 |
| 2021 | 259 | 6431 |
| 2022 | 222 | 6509 |
| 2023 | 266 | 7346 |
| 2024 | 209 | 7448 |
| 2025 | 143 | 6799 |
Jacksonville University alumni
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Jade Cargill
- Occupations
- fitness modelbasketball playerprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Jade Cargill is an American professional wrestler. As of September 2023, she is signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand. She is the current WWE Women's Champion in her first reign, the incumbent Queen of the Ring, and is also a former two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. She is also known for her career in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2023, where she was the inaugural AEW TBS Champion.
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Jay Thomas
- Occupations
- radio personalityfilm producerfilm actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Jon "Jay" Thomas Terrell was an American actor, comedian, and radio personality. He was heard in New York from 1976–1979 on top-40 station 99X, and later on rhythmic CHR station 92KTU, and in Los Angeles beginning in 1986 on KPWR "Power 106", where he hosted the station's top-rated morning show until 1993. His notable television work included his co-starring role as Remo DaVinci on Mork & Mindy (1979–1981), the recurring role of Eddie LeBec, a Boston Bruins goalie on the downside of his career, on Cheers (1987–1989), the lead character of newspaper columnist Jack Stein on Love & War (1992–1995), and a repeat guest role as Jerry Gold, a talk-show host who becomes both an antagonist and love interest of the title character on Murphy Brown. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 1990 and 1991 for portraying Gold.
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Artis Gilmore
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Artis Gilmore Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Gilmore was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Dee Brown
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
DeCovan Kadell "Dee" Brown is an American former professional basketball player who spent thirty years in the NBA, including twelve seasons as a player (1990–2002) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing for the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Orlando Magic, and as an executive with the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and as Vice President of Holistic Player Performance with the Los Angeles Clippers. His daughter Lexie Brown plays for the Seattle Storm of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
General info
| Alternative names | JU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Motto | Fiat Lux Let There Be Light |
| Colors | forest green, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January May). Also Summer Session (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 709 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2800 University Blvd N Jacksonville, Florida, 32211-3394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 950,000 |
| Phone | 9042568000 |