JU Description

At Jacksonville University you can work with a well-respected national airline while getting your Aviation degree, study at Columbia University while pursuing Engineering studies, earn a bachelor’s in Music, study Film or Glass Arts, or prepare for Medical, Dental or Law School.

Jacksonville offers a total of more than 40 undergraduate majors in the sciences, liberal arts, healthcare fields, business and fine and performing arts.

At the graduate level there are programs in everything from Orthodontics to Education to Business.

Some of Jacksonville’s graduate programs are actually conducted in conjunction with such prestigious universities as Georgia Institute of Technology and Columbia University.

At both the graduate and undergraduate levels, students also have the option to undertake internships at local businesses. Study abroad programs and undergraduate research are other options available at Jacksonville.

Student life is just as abundant and eclectic. Rich arts offerings include theatre, dance and music performance opportunities and clubs. There is also a number of recreational, religious and service organizations. Updated and comfortable on-campus dining and lounging facilities are great for studying or relaxing.

At Jacksonville, many eligible students receive financial aid, with scholarships being the most commonly disbursed source.

The admissions department suggests that all prospective students visit the campus before applying.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Dolphins

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$25,300

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,300

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

3,554

JU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,007
Freshman Class
669
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,554

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
84%
Graduate
16%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
51%
Men
49%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
18%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
59%
Latino
5%
Other
15%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%