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.
- 41 Bachelors
- 4,001 Students
- 232 Students (int'l)
- 2,635 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (14)
- BFA, BS Animation
- B.A. Art History
- BFA, BA Dance
- BFA, BS Film
- BFA, BA Illustration
- B.Sc. Music Business
- BFA, BA Object Design Ceramics
- BFA, BA Object Design Glass
- BFA, BA Photography
- B.A. Sculpture
Business & Management (10)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.B.A. Business Analytics
- BA, BS Education for Instruction
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. International Business
- B.B.A. Management
- B.B.A. Marketing
- B.Sc. Music Business
- B.B.A. Sport Business
Social Sciences (8)
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. French
- B.B.A. International Business
- BA, BS Political Science
- BA, BS Psychology
- B.Sc. Social Sciences
- B.A. Spanish
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Engineering
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.Sc. Marine Science
- B.A./B.Sc. Naval Science NROTC
- B.Sc. Nursing
Humanities (5)
- B.A. Art History
- B.A./B.Sc. English
- B.A. French
- B.A./B.Sc. Philosophy
- B.A. Spanish
Engineering & Technology (4)
- B.Sc. Aviation Management
- B.Sc. Engineering
- B.A./B.Sc. Naval Science NROTC
- BFA, BA Object Design Glass
Medicine & Health (4)
- B.Sc. Kinesiological Science
- B.Sc. Nursing
- BA, BS Psychology
Education & Training (3)
- BA, BS Education for Instruction
- BA, BS Psychology
Computer Science & IT (2)
- BFA, BS Animation
- B.Sc. Computing Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- B.Sc. Aviation Management
- B.Sc. Marine Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- B.Sc. Kinesiological Science
- B.B.A. Sport Business
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- B.Sc. Marine Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.A./B.Sc. Naval Science NROTC
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Communication
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 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Housing services
North Hall is home to some of the finest living and learning spaces on campus. This four-story facility, which opened in fall 2015, is specifically for Fraternity & Sorority students and other affinity groups to build community.
Accreditation
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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