Why JU?

What sets us apart?

JU IS CROSS-CURRICULAR
You can be a theatre major that studies finance; an education major who learns to fly; or a marine science major who creates glass sculptures. The range of academic disciplines is what you'd expect at a university with 50,000 students; JU has 3,000.

JU IS EXPERIENTIAL
You learn by doing in small classes with faculty who don't simply know your name - they know who you are. Our innovative programs can involve you in original research and give you professional experience before you even graduate.

JU IS ACCESSIBLE
You can join a future-forward university that has resources at the ready. Our facilities and technologies give learning impact and meaning. And, faculty, administration, and staff help students personalize their education.

You can't blend into the background at JU. You'll get your feet wet; you'll get your hands dirty; AND YOU'LL LOVE IT.

Jacksonville University by the Numbers

• Founded: 1934
• Enrollment: 3,000
• U.S. states represented: 45
• Foreign countries represented: 50
• Minorities: 25%
• Student-Athletes: nearly 400
• Ratio of male to female students: 1:1
• Ratio of students to faculty: 13:1
• Average class size: 18
• Liberal arts faculty with terminal degree: 90%
• Full-time faculty with terminal degree: 68%
• Teaching assistants: 0
• Campus size: 140 acres
• Student organizations and performance groups: over 70
• Students involved in Greek organizations: 15%
• Scholarships based on merit (guaranteed for 4 yrs.): $1,000 - $15,000 per year
• Average temperature in Jacksonville: 71°
• Average number of sunny days per year: 266
• Population in city of Jacksonville: over 1,000,000
• Other universities like JU: NONE