Jacksonville University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2104 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #575 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #525 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 6 | In Jacksonville |
| #302 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 41 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 2,563
- Graduates
- 1,274
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 58% 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 | 58% | 57% | 58% |
| Applicants | 9,119 | 3,227 | 5,892 |
| Admissions | 5,261 | 1,834 | 3,427 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 700 | 275 | 425 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
106 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
670 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
214 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Jacksonville University are 1060-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
124 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Jacksonville University are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2019 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 645 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 498 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 241 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 151 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 141 (4%) |
| Asian | 119 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Jacksonville University is $26,943 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 | $25,275 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,778 |
| $48-75K | $26,247 |
| $75-110K | $30,566 |
| $110K+ | $32,239 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,520 | $16,293 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,520 | $16,293 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,520 | $16,293 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | |
| Fee in-state | $150 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,525 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,986 |
| Room charge | $9,800 |
| Meal charge | $6,186 |
Jacksonville University majors
Jacksonville University has granted 711 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 536 master's across 24 programs, and 87 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Jacksonville University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 272 | 55 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | 46 | 10 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 38 | 35 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 64 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 49 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 39 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | 18 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 35 | ||
| Management Science | 24 | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 19 | 13 | |
| Nursing Practice | 31 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 21 | 2 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 22 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 22 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 22 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 10 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Business Statistics | 18 | ||
| Dance, General | 9 | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Orthodontics & Orthodontology | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | 1 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Geography | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 711 | 536 | 87 |
Jacksonville University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 51% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Jacksonville University has published 4,051 scientific papers with 49,244 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Surgery, Psychology, Pathology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25 | 150 |
| 1992 | 22 | 208 |
| 1993 | 18 | 191 |
| 1994 | 13 | 213 |
| 1995 | 31 | 189 |
| 1996 | 24 | 237 |
| 1997 | 29 | 238 |
| 1998 | 44 | 269 |
| 1999 | 37 | 290 |
| 2000 | 30 | 301 |
| 2001 | 32 | 325 |
| 2002 | 35 | 413 |
| 2003 | 52 | 411 |
| 2004 | 76 | 501 |
| 2005 | 53 | 628 |
| 2006 | 94 | 747 |
| 2007 | 81 | 825 |
| 2008 | 92 | 917 |
| 2009 | 105 | 982 |
| 2010 | 95 | 1179 |
| 2011 | 127 | 1319 |
| 2012 | 128 | 1504 |
| 2013 | 139 | 1631 |
| 2014 | 162 | 1835 |
| 2015 | 127 | 2306 |
| 2016 | 176 | 2535 |
| 2017 | 131 | 2647 |
| 2018 | 166 | 2795 |
| 2019 | 229 | 2998 |
| 2020 | 299 | 3562 |
| 2021 | 250 | 4268 |
| 2022 | 207 | 4877 |
| 2023 | 240 | 5467 |
Jacksonville University alumni
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Jay Thomas
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producerradio personalityscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Jay Thomas 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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Jade Cargill
- Occupations
- Category:Fitness modelsprofessional wrestlerbasketball player
- Biography
-
Jade Cargill is an American professional wrestler. As of 2024, she is signed to WWE. She is also known for her time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2023, where she was a one-time and inaugural AEW TBS Champion; her reign of 508 days is the longest for any AEW championship.
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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 on August 12, 2011.
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Dee Brown
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
DeCovan Kadell "Dee" Brown is an American retired 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 Los Angeles Sparks 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 | 605 |
| 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 |