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Jacksonville University

Private

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville University is a private small school in Jacksonville, FL, enrolling about 2,930 undergraduates. Jacksonville University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 57%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $89,191/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate57%
SAT range1100–1280
ACT range22–27
Undergrads2,930
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$63,969
4-year grad rate54%
Median earnings, 10yr out$68,010

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Jacksonville University weighs your application

From Jacksonville University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationImportant
Alumni relation (legacy)Important
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans45%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out54%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$70,456/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$61,660/yr
Marketing$55,252/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$89,191/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,065/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$62,622/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$53,457/yr
Social Sciences, General$48,761/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$40,009/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,525
Typical room charge$9,800
Typical board charge$6,186

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Jacksonville University look for in applicants?

Per Jacksonville University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Jacksonville University's acceptance rate?

Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL admits approximately 57% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Jacksonville University?

Admitted students at Jacksonville University typically score between 1100–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Jacksonville University?

Admitted students at Jacksonville University typically score between 22–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Jacksonville University cost?

Jacksonville University's total cost of attendance is reported at $63,969 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Jacksonville University require students to live on campus?

No -- Jacksonville University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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