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 about Jacksonville University

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Dolphins

Website

www.ju.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$27,900

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,900

Retention Rate

60%

Enrollment

3,474

Year Established

1934

JU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,007
Freshman Class
529
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,474

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Gender of Students

Women
46%
Men
54%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
18%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
58%
Latino
5%
Other
16%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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