Jacksonville University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,583
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Jacksonville University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Jacksonville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Jacksonville University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jacksonville University is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Jacksonville University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Jacksonville University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,400

Cost of attendance at Jacksonville University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,400

Cost of attendance at Jacksonville University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Jacksonville University received on average $32,392 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,392

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	242	36%	$4,916	$1,189,773
Other Federal Grant	243	36%	$5,373	$1,305,574
State Grant/Scholarships	321	47%	$4,767	$1,530,096
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	655	97%	$28,063	$18,381,304
Total Grant & Scholarships	655	97%	$32,392	$21,216,974

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jacksonville University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Jacksonville University students is 47.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.8%.

47.8%

asian 50.0% 4 students
African American 30.1% 22 students
white 54.7% 122 students
unknown 35.2% 19 students
hispanic 48.3% 28 students
International Students 55.2% 16 students
Mixed Race 55.6% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Jacksonville University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jacksonville University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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