C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

Jacksonville University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Jacksonville University campus, Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville University campus, Jacksonville, FL. Photo: Excel23, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
C
44/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,957
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
57%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Jacksonville University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$68,010
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$61,991
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,000
Median debt at graduation
50.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,205
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
30.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Jacksonville University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,924$89,191+0%#396 of 966#247$20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services—$70,456-15%#330 of 452#287$22,000
Psychology—$62,622+24%#61 of 1027#29$20,320
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$48,375$61,660-28%#119 of 126#113$20,832
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,477————$22,000
Marketing—$55,252-20%#459 of 516#435$25,000
Sociology—$53,457+2%#204 of 462#110—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$52,065-5%#341 of 610#274$25,000
Social Sciences$31,204$48,761-9%#59 of 87#46$25,821
Air Transportation$45,875————$24,058
Music$21,219$40,009-7%#185 of 268#152$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $249,909
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,411/mo — vs ~$1,128/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Jacksonville University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Orthodontics/Orthodontology
of 1 schools
#10
Medical Science/Scientist
of 16 schools
#13
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
of 30 schools
#20
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
of 45 schools
#27
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $45,050 $45,050
Room $10,150
Board $6,400
Total Cost (On-Campus) $66,056 $66,056

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
55%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 290 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 76 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 63 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 60 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 43 grads/yr Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 41 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 39 grads/yr Medical Science/Scientist 36 grads/yr Psychology, General 33 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 33 grads/yr Orthodontics/Orthodontology 32 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 29 grads/yr Management Science 28 grads/yr Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 26 grads/yr Nursing Practice 25 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 25 grads/yr Nursing Administration 24 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 22 grads/yr Public Policy Analysis, General 22 grads/yr Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Jacksonville University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs
Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs

Student Demographics

3,957
Total Students
64%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 15%
Black 14%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Jacksonville University?
Jacksonville University has an acceptance rate of 57%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Jacksonville University?
Tuition at Jacksonville University is $45,050 for in-state students and $45,050 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Jacksonville University?
The graduation rate at Jacksonville University is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Jacksonville University a good school?
Jacksonville University has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Jacksonville University?
Jacksonville University has a total enrollment of 3,957 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology