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Jacksonville University - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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Jacksonville University Description:

Founded in 1934, Jacksonville University sits on a 198-acre campus along the St. Johns River with clear views of downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The diverse student body comes from 45 states and 50 countries. Students can choose from over 60 academic programs, and nursing is the most popular with undergraduates. Jacksonville University has a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 18. No classes are taught by teaching assistants, and the school emphasizes experiential learning through research, study abroad, and service learning. The university sponsors over 70 student organizations, and 15% of students are participate in Greek organizations. In athletics, the Jacksonville University Dolphins compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference. JU fields 17 Division I teams.

Admissions Data (2011):

Enrollment (2011):

  • Total Enrollment: 3,715 (3,194 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
  • 69% Full-time

Scholarships for Jacksonville University (powered by Cappex.com)

Costs (2011 - 12):

  • Tuition and Fees: $27,900
  • Books: $800 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $9,540
  • Other Expenses: $2,954
  • Total Cost: $41,194

Jacksonville University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
  • Jacksonville University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 100%
    • Loans: 86%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $19,418
    • Loans: $11,520

Most Popular Majors:

Management Science, Marketing, Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 60%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 23%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 40%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Jacksonville University Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.ju.edu/aboutju/Pages/Mission,-Values-and-Vision.aspx

"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 and graduate 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."

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