Jacksonville University

Named an “America’s Best College” in the south for more than 10 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, Jacksonville University is a premier private institution in northeast Florida. Founded in 1934, JU offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, including degrees in Business, Marine Science, Engineering, Physics, and Nursing, as well as those in the more contemporary and specialized fields of Aviation, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Film, Animation, and Sport Business.

Jacksonville University is located in a beautiful riverfront setting in suburban Jacksonville, across the St. Johns River from downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 240-acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings.

Discover Your Own Path to the Future!

What does the future hold? The answer will depend on you. At Jacksonville University, you’ll explore your possibilities, chart a different course, and shape your own future.

Mission:

Jacksonville University empowers students for life-long growth as global citizens through a transformative, innovative educational experience, built on excellence in community-centered service.

Values:

The Jacksonville University learning and living community values:

• leadership
• community
• wellness
• integrity
• respect
• curiosity

Vision:

Affirming the importance of scholarship, leadership, creativity, and service, Jacksonville University prepares students to build better communities and make meaningful contributions to an increasingly connected society. As a community, we aspire to:

• provide a distinctive campus experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors
• deliver undergraduate and graduate programs that are nationally recognized for quality and innovation
• be a center for intellectual and creative excellence and respectful discourse
• produce high quality research through undergraduate and graduate programs
• serve as an engine to economic vitality in northeast Florida

An Active Approach to Academics:

Students in Motion Stay in Motion:

For more than 80 years, Jacksonville University has offered active, hands-on undergraduate academics that encourage exploration and ingenuity. From aviation to kinesiology, biology to business, marine science to dance, you’ll encounter challenging new concepts and generate exciting ideas both in and out of the classroom.

Propel Your Education Further:

A Masters degree from Jacksonville University builds on your existing education for an even stronger academic foundation. We offer graduate and doctorate degrees in several areas, from public policy to nursing. Pursue your passions and enhance your future with dynamic courses and real-world experiences.

Undergraduate:

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required. 

• Recommended Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Evidence of English Proficiency*:
• TOEFL: 79;
• IELTS: 6.0;
• PTE: 56;
• Duolingo: 105;
• College Board SAT Evidenced-Based reading and writing tests: 500;
• Completion of a course in English Composition equivalent to ENGL 103: C or higher
• Essay: Recommended, but not required
• Foreign Credential Evaluation: Required

*English Waiver policies apply

Postgraduate:

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required. 

• Recommended Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Evidence of English Proficiency*:
• TOEFL: 79;
• IELTS: 6.0;
• PTE: 56;
• Duolingo: 105;
• College Board SAT Evidenced-Based reading and writing tests: 500;
• Completion of a course in English Composition equivalent to ENGL 103: C or higher
• Resume: Required

*English Waiver policies apply

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!