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Jacksonville University, also known as JU, is a private institution located in Florida, United States. It was established in 1934 as William J. Porter University. The college was renamed Jacksonville Junior College in 1935. It was renamed again in 1956 as Jacksonville University. It offers integrated learning programs, and more than 70 undergraduate degree courses. JU’s campus spreads across an area of 190 acres. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
The athletics teams in Jacksonville University are nicknamed the Dolphins. Students participate in sports such as football, basketbal, and rowing. The university's sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Jacksonville University is located in a large city, in Jacksonville, FL. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Jacksonville University top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Jacksonville University often study transportation, drama and performing arts, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 36% of applicants were rejected at Jacksonville University. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 560 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Jacksonville University offers classes to 3,212 students (3,086 full-time equivalent).
The school has a large share of part-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Atlantic Sun Conference and Pioneer Football League competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394
General Phone: (904) 256-8000
http://www.jacksonville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 272 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 193 | business, management science, business management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | social services, sociology, political science, English, history, geography, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Transportation | 46 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Education and Teaching | 45 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, education, reading teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, English teaching, drama and dance teaching, ... |
| Science | 29 | biology, marine biology, physics, chemistry |
| Medicine | 28 | orthodontology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 17 | drama, dance |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 11 | mass communication |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance, various music studies, music management, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Jacksonville University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 618 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 127 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 28 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Jacksonville University had a total enrollment of 3,212 students (3,086 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Jacksonville University offers campus housing for 1,595 of its 3,086 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,941 | 1,872 | 64% | 540 | 29% |
| Men | 1,457 | 934 | 64% | 290 | 31% |
| Women | 1,484 | 938 | 63% | 250 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 63% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,900 |
| Room and board | $ 8,360 |
| Room charge | $ 3,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,483 |
Financial Aid:
Jacksonville University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 149500)
Jacksonville University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $65,956 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $140,269 | 13 | $65,014 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $128,049 | 18 | $71,781 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $79,118 | 12 | $69,980 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $62,679 | 13 | $56,771 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $58,380 | 25 | $48,509 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $45,815 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $38,285 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $64,865 | 59 | $54,098 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 94 | 177 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Track | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 68 | 116 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jacksonville University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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