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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Jacksonville University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Jacksonville University sits in Jacksonville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $89,191 four years out. 30.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,930 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1260 — near the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Jacksonville University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Jacksonville University received 8,879 applications and admitted 5,087 (57.3%), with 755 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1110–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Jacksonville University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 610 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Jacksonville University compares
| Jacksonville University | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 56.9% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,830 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $68,010 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Jacksonville University: $68,010 median at year ten, versus $48,082 across Florida institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $47,830 regardless of where you're from. At Jacksonville University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,930 undergrads, Jacksonville University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
50.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 49% don't — ask a Jacksonville University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Jacksonville University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,191 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,456 |
| Psychology, General | $62,622 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $61,660 |
| Marketing | $55,252 |
| Sociology | $53,457 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,065 |
| Social Sciences, General | $48,761 |
| Music | $40,009 |
Median earnings for these 9 Jacksonville University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $68,010 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 44 additional Jacksonville University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Jacksonville University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 56.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Jacksonville University's acceptance rate?
57.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,087 admitted from 8,879 applicants.
How much does Jacksonville University cost?
At Jacksonville University, published tuition is $47,830 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Jacksonville University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Jacksonville University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $68,010 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Florida International University — 54.7% admitted
- Florida Institute of Technology — 57.7% admitted
- University of North Florida — 53.2% admitted
- Rollins College — 47.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.