Jacksonville University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,963

4.25% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,238

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0935%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

56.9%

8,184 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,247

81.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.6%

314 Graduates

About

Jacksonville University is a higher education institution located in Duval County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Jacksonville University were Registered Nursing (245 degrees awarded), Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (41 degrees), and General Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2024, 1,347 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jacksonville University. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (709 degrees), 3.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (212 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jacksonville University is $46,963, which is $21,675 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Jacksonville University was 0.0935%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,069 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Jacksonville University is $46,963, which is $21,675 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,238.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Jacksonville University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,963

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jacksonville University was $46,963. The cost of tuition at Jacksonville University is $21,675 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jacksonville University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,238

2024 Value

5.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Jacksonville University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,238. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Jacksonville University grew by 5.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jacksonville University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,140

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jacksonville University was of $17,140 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.67% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jacksonville University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Jacksonville University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jacksonville University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0935%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Jacksonville University was 0.0935%, which represents 1 out of the 1069 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Jacksonville University received 8,184 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.83% annual growth. Out of those 8,184 applicants, 4,660 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.9% acceptance rate.

There were 4,247 students enrolled at Jacksonville University in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Jacksonville University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,660

Accepted Out of 8,184

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Jacksonville University was 56.9% (4,660 admissions from 8,184 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 57.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 7.83%, while admissions declined by 8.39%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Jacksonville University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2024)

156

Scores Submitted (2024)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Jacksonville University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Jacksonville University had a total enrollment of 4,247 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Jacksonville University is 3,474 students and the part-time enrollment is 773. This means that 81.8% of students enrolled at Jacksonville University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jacksonville University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.7% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.188% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jacksonville University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jacksonville University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,247 students. The full-time enrollment at Jacksonville University is 3,474 and the part-time enrollment is 773. This means that 81.8% of students enrolled at Jacksonville University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jacksonville University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Jacksonville University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Jacksonville University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Jacksonville University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,153 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
637 enrolled students
Black or African American
538 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jacksonville University is 50.7% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.188% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 416 students (9.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 541 more women than men received degrees from Jacksonville University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jacksonville University is white (709 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (212 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Jacksonville University is Registered Nursing (245 degrees awarded), followed by Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (41 degrees) and General Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jacksonville University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (62 degrees awarded), Health (698 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jacksonville University are Registered nurses (1,612,616 people), Accountants & auditors (1,040,757 people), Other managers (894,570 people), Financial managers (549,099 people), and Chief executives & legislators (444,341 people).

The most specialized majors at Jacksonville University in 2024 are Transportation (62 degrees awarded), Health (698 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (75 degrees), and Business (240 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jacksonville University are Physicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Skincare specialists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Jacksonville University are Transportation (62 degrees awarded), Health (698 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (75 degrees), and Business (240 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jacksonville University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,027,802 people), Elementary & secondary schools (985,680 people), Computer Systems Design (684,358 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (645,939 people), and Construction (484,606 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jacksonville University.

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2024)

25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Jacksonville University was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Jacksonville University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

403

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

944

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 403 degrees were awarded to men at Jacksonville University, which is 0.427 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (944).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Jacksonville University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Jacksonville University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.169 times less than the 248 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 248 degrees were awarded to men at Jacksonville University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.9 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Jacksonville University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
709 degrees awarded
Black or African American
212 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jacksonville University is white (709 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (212 degrees).

5.2% of degree recipients (70 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
506 degrees awarded
White Male
203 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jacksonville University is white female (506 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (203 degrees).

Operations

Jacksonville University has an endowment valued at nearly $66.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.96M (13.6%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Jacksonville University had a total salary expenditure of 133M. Jacksonville University employs 102 Assistant professors, 58 Professors and 55 Associate professors. Most academics at Jacksonville University are Female Assistant professor (73), Male Professor (32), and Female Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jacksonville University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 99 employees, Management, with 71 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees.

Endowment

$66.1M

2024 Endowment

11%

growth from 2023

Jacksonville University has an endowment valued at about $66.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Jacksonville University grew 11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jacksonville University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$850k - Federal
$2.75M - State
$1.27M - Local

As of 2024, Jacksonville University received $850k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.75M from state grants and contracts, and $1.27M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$55.9M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Jacksonville University paid a median of $55.9M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($133M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$20.4M

Instructional Salaries

238

Number of Employees

In 2024, Jacksonville University paid a total of $20.4M to 238 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jacksonville University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees, Management with 71 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees.

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