Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University

Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
2,662 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
2800 University Blvd N - Jacksonville, FL 32211

From Jacksonville University

SMART. CREATIVE. FEARLESS.

Founded in 1934, JU has evolved from a small business college into a vibrant, highly-ranked private university. JU combines a strong liberal arts core with professional programs and certifications designed to make students life ready.

JU enrolls more than 4,000 students in over 70 majors and degree programs, ranging from bachelors to doctorate level. As the oldest private university in all of north Florida and southern Georgia, JU has graduated more than 29,000 alumni from every U.S. state and more than 90 countries. Come explore our beautiful 250-acre riverfront campus and experience the Jacksonville University culture of excellence.

Selecting one college over another is a significant decision. At JU, we offer popular fields of study like aviation management, biology, nursing, business analytics, marine science, kinesiology, engineering, cybersecurity, dance, music, and even a three-minor major.

Not only is JU a premier institution, we're also located in sunny, northeast Florida, minutes from downtown and a short drive from the ocean. A metropolitan hub, our river city consists of unique communities, restaurants, arts venues, sports complexes and entertainment. Jacksonville is also home to the largest urban park system in the nation, offering year-round recreation, including NFL games, championship golf, baseball, pro- soccer, fishing, surfing, kayaking and more. JU's students are smart, creative, and fearless. Here you will discover that you aren’t just selecting a college - you're entering a family.

Neighborhood

Jacksonville University's campus sits in a residential neighborhood along the scenic San Marco area, offering students a quieter setting with easy access to the city's cultural attractions and dining scene. The tree-lined streets provide a peaceful atmosphere for studying, while nearby shops, cafes, and restaurants are within walking distance or a short drive, giving students options for weekend entertainment and casual hangouts. The location balances campus life with urban convenience, allowing students to enjoy both a focused academic environment and the amenities of Jacksonville's vibrant downtown and riverside districts.
50
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score
15
Some Transit
Transit Score
40
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$1,513/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 24 1110 - 1260  
ACT 13 24 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 8,879 37 % 62 % -
Number admitted 5,087 37 % 62 % 1 %
Number enrolled 755 44 % 55 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Conservation Biology — — —
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting —
Accounting and Finance — — —
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations — — —
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management — — —
Business/Commerce — —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — — —
Finance — — —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — —
Management Information Systems — — —
Business Statistics — — —
Management Science — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies — — —
Sports Communication — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — — —
Computer Programming, Specific Applications — — —
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance — —
Information Science/Studies — — —
Education Education — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — —
Educational/Instructional Technology — — —
International and Comparative Education — — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
Music Teacher Education — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — —
Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering — — —
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics — — —
Mechanical Engineering — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics — — —
French Language and Literature — — —
Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Orthodontics/Orthodontology — —
Communication Sciences and Disorders — — —
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist — — —
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator — — —
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management — —
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences — —
Health and Wellness — — —
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences — — —
Medical Science/Scientist — — —
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling — — —
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training — — —
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality — — —
Clinical Nurse Specialist — —
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing —
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing — — —
Nursing Administration —
Nursing Practice — — —
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing — —
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse —
Occupational Therapy/Therapist — — —
History History — — —
Legal Professions and Studies Pre-Law Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Humanities/Humanistic Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Business Analytics — — —
Geography and Environmental Studies — — —
Gerontology — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — —
Sustainability Studies — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — —
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Physics — — —
Psychology Psychology — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Public Policy Analysis — — —
Social Sciences Economics — — —
Geography — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Social Sciences — — —
Sociology — — —
Transportation and Materials Moving Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew — — —
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations — —
Visual and Performing Arts Dance — —
Design and Visual Communications — —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — —
Film/Cinema/Media Studies — — —
Art History, Criticism and Conservation — — —
Art/Art Studies — —
Fine/Studio Arts — — —
Intermedia/Multimedia — — —
Jazz/Jazz Studies — — —
Keyboard Instruments — — —
Music Performance — — —
Music Theory and Composition — — —
Music — —
Voice and Opera — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division I without football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Golf
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

The Mission of Jacksonville University is to prepare each student for life-long success in learning, achieving, leading and serving. This mission will be accomplished as a small, comprehensive, independent university community located within a vibrant urban setting. The University serves an ethnically and geographically diverse, predominantly undergraduate student body, as well as adult learners in selected undergraduate, masters, doctorate, and professional certification programs. The Jacksonville University learning community will provide personalized service, close student-faculty interaction and an extensive array of educational and co-curricular programs. Our learning experience will emphasize engaged learning, the integration of thinking with doing, and the combination of professional preparation with a strong liberal arts foundation.