Jacksonville University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
57.29%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.84%
Freshmen Enrollment
705
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,119 students have applied and 5,261 students have allowed to admit to Jacksonville University (Acceptance rate: 57.69%). JU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.40 % where 705 students have finally enrolled out of 5,261 admitted students.
JU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Florida. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Lynn University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 58.90%).
JU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Florida. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.31%).
How to Apply to Jacksonville University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply JU. JU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.ju.edu/admissions/index.php |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://www.ju.edu/financialservices/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ju.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ju.edu/military/benefits-and-aid/index.php |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.ju.edu/disabilityservices/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at JU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Jacksonville University is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Jacksonville University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,186). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville University | 1,190 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,186 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Florida | 1,076 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Jacksonville University, 214 students submitted SAT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| Total | 1,060 | 1,150 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Jacksonville University, 124 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 26 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
JU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Jacksonville University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |