JU Moves Up “America’s Best Colleges” List

08/17/07

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University has been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” for the fourth consecutive year in U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2008 list, having moved from number 59 to 48 for master’s universities in the south.

“The U.S.News rankings are a snapshot of how an institution is doing and we appreciate this recognition of JU’s commitment to an outstanding educational experience for our students,” said President Kerry Romesburg. “The rankings are a direct reflection of the quality of our students, faculty and staff.”

The U.S.News rankings list Jacksonville University in the first tier among more than 150 master’s universities in the south. The category includes colleges and universities that offer a full-range of undergraduate programs and provide graduate education.
JU continues to be recognized in the rankings for small classes, a small student-to-faculty ratio, quality faculty, competitive admission policies and rising alumni giving rates.

“JU is a dynamic university,” said Miriam King, senior vice president for enrollment management. “Our improved rankings are just one reflection of our recent achievements.”

U.S.News & World Report computes its rankings using objective measures of academic quality provided by the schools and assessments made by leaders at peer institutions. Data categories include student/faculty ratio; class size; graduation rate; percentage of full-time faculty; student selectivity; average SAT/ACT scores; percentage of highly ranked freshmen; alumni giving rate and others.

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