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Jacksonville University

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Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Jacksonville University is a private institution in Jacksonville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1211, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,010 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,255.

Established
1934
Motto
Fiat Lux
Mascot
Nellie
Type
Private university
Conference
MAAC Conference (NCAA Division I)
Division
Division I
57%Acceptance
1211SAT Avg
2,649Students
13:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$68,010Earnings 10yr
$26,255Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Jacksonville University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1211

Reading & WritingMid: 580
570640
MathMid: 555
540620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2428

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1211

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,180
Room & Board$16,550
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$61,414
Average Net Price$26,255
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,467
$30–48K$23,680
$48–75K$22,141
$75–110K$29,211
$110K+$30,566

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,255

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,803

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,649
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 15%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.0%
Freshman Retention75.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,991
8 Years$69,711
10 Years$68,010

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,400
Men
$59,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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