Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Jacksonville University (JU) is a private, nonprofit, regionally accredited university located in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1934, our mission is to prepare each student for life-long success in learning, achieving, leading and serving. Consistently ranked among America’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report, JU has more than 4,000 on-campus students.
- 46 Bachelors
- 5324 Students
- Private Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (12)
- B.F.A. Animation
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Ceramics
- Bachelor Dance
- B.A. Film
- B.A. Music
- B.M. Music
- B.Sc. Music Business
- B.M.E. Music Education
- B.F.A. Musical Theatre
- B.A. Photography
- B.A. Sculpture
Humanities (8)
- B.A. Art History
- B.A./B.Sc. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. Glass
- B.A. Illustration
- B.Sc. Music Business
- B.A./B.Sc. Philosophy
- B.A. Spanish
Business & Management (7)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- Bachelor Business Analytics
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. International Business
- B.B.A. Management
- B.B.A. Marketing
Social Sciences (7)
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- Bachelor Communication
- Bachelor Political Science
- Bachelor Psychology
- B.Sc. Social Sciences
- B.B.A. Sport Business
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Engineering
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.A./B.Sc. Naval Science NROTC
Computer Science & IT (3)
- Bachelor Business Information Systems
- Bachelor Computing Science
- Bachelor Information Systems
Education & Training (3)
- Bachelor Education for Instruction
- B.M.E. Music Education
- B.A./ B.Sc. Secondary Education
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- B.A. Life Science
- B.Sc. Marine Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Sustainability
Engineering & Technology (2)
- B.Sc. Aviation
- B.Sc. Engineering
Medicine & Health (2)
- B.Sc. Kinesiological Science
- B.Sc. Nursing
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- B.B.A. Sport Business
About
History
The school was founded in 1934 as a two-year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until September 5, 1956, when it shifted focus to building four-year university degree programs and later graduated its first four-year degree candidates as Jacksonville University in June 1959.
Education
JU’s faculty are committed to understanding your specific needs as a professional student and creating learning experiences that are meaningful and impactful. Our learning experience emphasizes engaged learning, the integration of thinking with doing, and the combination of professional preparation with a strong liberal arts foundation. As an online student, you’ll receive personalized attention and interact with faculty via phone, email, video, message boards and chat rooms.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsAccreditation
Jacksonville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Jacksonville University or to submit third-party comments at the time of the institution’s decennial review or to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.
Student Reviews
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It was great and very well rounded program
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A small private university with many opportunities!
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