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Jacksonville University (JU)

  • 2800 University Blvd N
  • Jacksonville, FL 32211
  • OPEID College Code: 00149500
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  • General Phone: (904) 256-8000
  • President: Kerry D. Romesburg, Ph.d.
  • Website: www.jacksonville.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 3,212
  • College Alias: JU
  • College Mascot: Dolphins
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Navy
    Mission Statement
  • Our mission at Jacksonville University is to prepare each student for life-long success in learning, achieving, leading, and serving.

    We accomplish this mission in a small, comprehensive, independent university community located within a vibrant metropolitan 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 provides personalized service, close student-faculty interaction and an extensive array of educational and co-curricular programs. Our learning experience emphasizes engaged learning, the integration of thinking with doing, and the combination of professional preparation with a strong liberal arts foundation.
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Professional Degree Application Fee: $100.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants---
Number Granted Admission (%)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)423 (-)436 (-)859 (-)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam34860%
ACT ® Exam19634%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440560
SAT ® Math448570
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving50%25%47%85%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,905$3,712$4,283$8,975
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)4.1%4.9%5.1%
Number in Default394534
Number in Repayment936901654
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$22,500$21,200$19,970
Out of State Tuition and Fees$22,500$21,200$19,970
Books and Supplies$600$600$600
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,992$6,780$6,460
Other Expenses$1,400$1,400$1,400
Off Campus
Room and Board$2,500$2,700$2,500
Other Expenses$1,400$1,400$1,400
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,400$1,400$1,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$32,492$29,980$28,430
Out of State$32,492$29,980$28,430
Off Campus
In-State$27,000$25,900$24,470
Out of State$27,000$25,900$24,470
Off Campus with Family
In-State$24,500$23,200$21,970
Out of State$24,500$23,200$21,970
 
Graduate Student Expenses
 In-StateOut of State
Total Tuition and Fees
Dental School$70,000$70,000
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences-18-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography-5-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-6-
Business Administration and Management-512
Business, Commerce-1973
Finance-11-
International Business, Trade and Commerce-4-
Management Information Systems-2-
Management Science-29-
Marketing and Marketing Management-17-
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies-21-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences-9-
 
Education
Computer Teacher Education---
Drama and Dance Teacher Education-1-
Educational Leadership and Administration---
Educational and Instructional Media Design--5
Elementary Education-43
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--1
Mathematics Teacher Education--5
Music Teacher Education-21
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-5-
Reading Teacher Education--5
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-9-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature---
Spanish Language and Literature-2-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing-1749
Orthodontics, Orthodontology14--
 
History
History-11-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanities, Humanistic Studies---
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-5-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-9-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies---
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-3-
Physics-6-
 
Psychology
Psychology-16-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-10-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-3-
 
Social Sciences
Economics-2-
Geography-4-
Political Science and Government-3-
Social Sciences-20-
Sociology-6-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew-26-
Aviation, Airway Management and Operations-8-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation-1-
Art and Art Studies-1-
Dance-9-
Drama and Theatre Arts-5-
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other-1-
Fine Studio Arts-5-
Music-6-
Music Management and Merchandising-1-
Music Performance-2-
Music Theory and Composition-2-
Music, Other---
Visual and Performing Arts-7-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,212
    • Undergraduate: 2,797 Graduate: 388 Professional: 27
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,309 Female: 1,903
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,148 Female: 1,649
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 142 Female: 246
  • Professional Gender
    • Male: 19 Female: 8
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,101 Part-Time: 1,111
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,020 Part-Time: 777
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 54 Part-Time: 334
  • Professional Attendance
    • Full-Time: 27 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien642%
American Indian260.8%
Black67321%
Asian792%
Hispanic1846%
White1,86058%
Unknown32610%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1820.06%
Ages 18-1971622%
Ages 20-2168121%
Ages 22-2440413%
Ages 25-2935411%
Ages 30-342809%
Ages 35-392578%
Ages 40-4937312%
Ages 50-651103%
Age Over 6530.09%
Age Uknown321%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees568447121
Faculty Status137137-
Tenured Faculty7979-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service21213775
Primarily Instruction21213775
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial75741
Other Professionals12411212
Technical and/or Paraprofessional15712433
Clerical And Secretarial1329933
Service and/or Maintenance1717-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,403 (115)$73,794 (70)$52,350 (45)
Professor$74,438 (41)$77,303 (28)$68,266 (13)
Associate Professor$64,949 (34)$66,942 (24)$60,167 (10)
Assistant Professor$56,528 (40)$77,470 (18)$39,393 (22)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$86,040 (22)$123,326 (5)$75,073 (17)
Professor$136,972 (3)$52,000 (1)$179,458 (2)
Associate Professor$87,386 (4)$160,000 (1)$63,181 (3)
Assistant Professor$75,495 (15)$134,877 (3)$60,649 (12)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,205 (137)$75,601 (75)$54,839 (62)
Professor$77,004 (44)$76,104 (29)$78,742 (15)
Associate Professor$65,639 (38)$69,501 (25)$58,212 (13)
Assistant Professor$57,957 (55)$82,168 (21)$43,003 (34)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,962,664$1,038,524$1,924,140
Ratio (%)100%35%65%
 
Participants
All Athletes450278172
Unduplicated Athletes415270145
Baseball3737-
Basketball281414
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)48-48
Football137137-
Golf17116
Rowing763343
Soccer512724
Softball19-19
Tennis1266
Cross Country1313-
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$62,718$37,802
Assistant Coaches-$25,126$16,129
 
Coaches
All Coaches472720
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Rowing633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Cross Country11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students72%
 
By Gender
Male76%
Female68%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien77%
Black72%
Asian83%
Hispanic67%
White75%
Unknown57%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less51%
5 Years64%
6 Years72%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related1-
Residence Hall
Drug Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault-6
Burglary3012
Vehicle Theft2-
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-6
Burglary2712
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