Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University (1934) is international private university in Jacksonville, USA. 260 acres is campus size. Its ranking is #41 in 2025 in Best Colleges in Regional Universities South. The university offers more than 100 majors in Business, Engineering, Marine Science, Physics, etc.

As of Fall 2024, the total number of students at JU is 4,200+. Out of this, 2,700+ are undergraduate students and full-time graduates are 650+. There are 200+ international students. Over 80 foreign countries are represented by students. In the context of admissions, Jacksonville University acceptance rate is around 57%, indicating that the university is moderately selective. The average high-school GPA is 3.73. In the context of rankings, Forbes has ranked Jacksonville University at #352 on its list of America’s Best 500 Colleges for 2024-25. Niche ranked this university at #48 on its 2025 Best Colleges for Nursing in America list. A top-ranking publisher has ranked the university at #41 on its 2025 list of the Best Regional Universities South and at #26 for the Best Value Schools category.

Things to Know about Jacksonville University

A few of the facts about Jacksonville University are given as follows:

History

Jacksonville University last date to submit applications for the Spring Term 2026 is Oct 20, 2026. 

Jacksonville University (1934) is international private university in Jacksonville, USA. 260 acres is campus size. Its ranking is #41 in 2025 in Best Colleges in Regional Universities South. The university offers more than 100 majors in Business, Engineering, Marine Science, Physics, etc.

As of Fall 2024, the total number of students at JU is 4,200+. Out of this, 2,700+ are undergraduate students and full-time graduates are 650+. There are 200+ international students. Over 80 foreign countries are represented by students. In the context of admissions, Jacksonville University acceptance rate is around 57%, indicating that the university is moderately selective. The average high-school GPA is 3.73. In the context of rankings, Forbes has ranked Jacksonville University at #352 on its list of America’s Best 500 Colleges for 2024-25. Niche ranked this university at #48 on its 2025 Best Colleges for Nursing in America list. A top-ranking publisher has ranked the university at #41 on its 2025 list of the Best Regional Universities South and at #26 for the Best Value Schools category.

Things to Know about Jacksonville University

A few of the facts about Jacksonville University are given as follows:

History

All admitted undergraduate students of Jacksonville University are offered an Academic Merit Scholarship based on the application materials submitted when applied. The academic scholarship is offered to qualifying high school seniors upon the acceptance of admission. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of previous academic performance as showcased in high school transcripts. The award levels vary for this scholarship. To know about the graduate scholarships, check the official website.

Jacksonville University offers undergraduate and graduate courses. The university offers 50+ graduate courses. At the UG level, 100+ courses are available. A few of the degrees that are offered by this university are BBA, BA, BS, BSN, MA, MBA, MS, etc. The popular Jacksonville University majors at the UG level are Nursing, Health Science, Marine Science, Finance, Psychology, etc. Popular graduate disciplines at the PG level are Nursing, Marine Science, Medical Sciences, Public Policy, Business / MBA, etc. Check details about Jacksonville University courses from here.

A few of the courses studied by this university's alumni are given below:

A comparison of JU with the University of Tampa and the University of West Florida is given as follows:

Jacksonville University notable alumni are Jay Thomas, Artis Gilmore, Dee Brown, Aaron Bean, Otis Smith, etc. The designations of these famous personalities are given below:

Names	Designation	Images
Jay Thomas	Actor, Comedian, and Radio Personality
Dee Brown	Retired Professional Basketball Player
Artis Gilmore	Former Professional Basketball Player
Aaron Bean	Politician
Otis Smith	Former Professional Basketball Player

91% of the JU Class of 2019 reported as employed, continuing education, or serving in the military upon graduation. This includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

Alumni Statistics: Sectors Placed

Some of the job sectors where this university’s graduates work are Healthcare Services, Operations, Business Development, Sales, Community and Social Services, etc.

ROI after Education from JU

The reported median salary of Jacksonville University graduates is USD 62,400 (Around INR 53 L). The annual tuition fee to study at this university is around INR 7 L - INR 39 L. Looking at the average salary and tuition fees, it can be concluded that studying at this university can lead to a higher ROI.

Top Employers

Some of the university’s top employers are:

• Bank of America
• Dell
• Disney
• Mayo Clinic
• S. Navy
• Black Knight
• City Year

Jacksonville University annual tuition fee is around INR 7 L - INR 39.2 L. The course-level wise tuition fee is given as follows:

Cost of Living: The residence halls for UG students at JU can cost around USD 10,250 annually (Around INR 8.6 L). Apart from this, students are required to bear the cost of other living expenses. Check Jacksonville University fees from here.

Jacksonville University last date to submit applications for the Spring Term 2026 is Oct 20, 2026. 

To get admission to Jacksonville University, Indian students should apply through Official Application Portal. Jacksonville University admission requirements, which comprise previous scores, required GPA, standardised test scores, essays, resumes, SOPs and LORs must be submitted to complete the application process by all Indian applicants. Also, Indian students also have to submit scores of entrance or English language proficiency exams, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, GRE and GMAT, must also be submitted by students.

The campus life at JU reflects the various passions of the students with year-round events, various kinds of clubs, 17 Division I NCAA teams, etc. There are 100+ clubs and organizations in areas like academics, club sports, cultural and identity-based, media and publication, political and social justice, professional-based, etc. Also, the university offers various recreational facilities.

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