Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,627
Graduate Enrollment: 1,349
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 77.62%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 20.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 50.6%
Black: 18.4%
Hispanic: 14.0%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 4.8%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Black: 18.4%
Hispanic: 14.0%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 4.8%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $56,108
In-State tuition: $42,400Out-of-State tuition: $42,400
Estimated books and supplies: $700 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,320 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,330 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,490 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,330 (2022)
Average Family Income: $76,617 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,900 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $233 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,645 |
| $30k-48k | $18,884 |
| $48k-75k | $24,240 |
| $75k-110k | $25,240 |
| $110k+ | $31,038 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 40%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 58.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 37.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $59,879 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $68,099 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | $53,305 ($4,442) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 335 | $28,000 | $217 | $69,548 ($5,796) | $79,697 ($6,641) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 215 | $425 | $94,370 ($7,864) | $87,276 ($7,273) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 47 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $24,950 | $233 | ||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $466 | $69,452 ($5,788) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 22 | $22,860 | $233 | $67,948 ($5,662) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 25 | $25,000 | $221 | $49,320 ($4,110) | $55,574 ($4,631) |
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $25,000 | $265 | $37,820 ($3,152) | |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 34 | $317 | $35,032 ($2,919) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $23,256 | $215 | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 33 | $31,000 | $274 | $29,689 ($2,474) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 22 | $40,439 ($3,370) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 15 | $25,125 | $255 | $59,384 ($4,949) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Dance. | 17 | $43,420 ($3,618) | |||
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 27 | $25,000 | $265 | $17,845 ($1,487) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 33 | $561 | $54,676 ($4,556) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 28 | $466 | $82,080 ($6,840) | ||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 19 | $466 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 21 | $25,996 | $265 | $54,389 ($4,532) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $70,425Full time faculty: 62%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $48,372,814 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $59,216,191 (2022)