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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, founded in 1934, is a private liberal arts university. Its 260-acre campus is located near downtown Jacksonville.

Web Site www.ju.edu/

Institution Type Private

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 3,223

Women 2,078 (64.5%)

Men 1,145 (35.5%)

Graduate Students 862

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate 56% of 2,939 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.39

SAT Math 511 average

450-560 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 507 average

460-550 range of middle 50%

SAT Writing Not reported

ACT Composite 22 average

19-25 range of middle 50%

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance $49,248

Tuition and Fees $32,620

Room and Board $11,540

Average Percent of Need Met 86%

Average Freshman Award $23,886

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 201

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 38% of classes

10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Jacksonville Population 842,583

Nearest Metropolitan Area Jacksonville and Saint Augustine

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing 67% of freshmen, 28% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Dolphins

Sororities 14% of women participate

Fraternities 12% of men participate

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.7% Asian

16.8% Black/African-American 7.4% Hispanic/Latino

0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 53.0% White

18.7% Unknown

International Students 3.0% from 39 countries

First-Year Students Returning 73.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 26.7%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 73.0%

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units

English 4

Mathematics 3

Science 3

Foreign Language 2

Social Studies 3 History

Academic Electives

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office SAT or ACT Recommended June 1

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component

Use of SAT/ACT

Essay SAT: Used for admissionACT: Used for admission

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 2800 University Boulevard North City, State, Zip Jacksonville, FL 32211

Phone (904) 256-7000

Fax (904) 256-7086

E-mail admissions@ju.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline Rolling

Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission

Notification Rolling

Accept Offer of

Admission By May 1 or within 2 weeks ifnotified after May 1 Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued

Application Form

Common Application Accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal

Statement Required for some freshmen Letters of

Recommendation Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 56% of 2,939 applicants were admitted

Women 57% of 1,676 applicants were admitted

Men 56% of 1,263 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 429 (26%) of 1,648 admitted students enrolled

Women 239 (25%) of 947 admitted students enrolled

Men 190 (27%) of 701 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 511 average

450-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 2%

Score of 600 - 700 14% Score of 500 - 600 42% Score of 400 - 500 36% Score of 300 - 400 5% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Critical Reading 507 average

460-550 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 1%

Score of 600 - 700 12% Score of 500 - 600 42% Score of 400 - 500 37% Score of 300 - 400 8% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Writing Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.39

3.75 and Above 29%

3.50 - 3.74 13%

3.25 - 3.49 13%

3.00 - 3.24 17%

2.50 - 2.99 19%

2.00 - 2.49 8%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 22 average

19-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 4%

Score of 24 - 29 34% Score of 18 - 23 49% Score of 12 - 17 13% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S

TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance $49,248 Tuition and Fees $32,620

Room and Board $11,540

Books and Supplies $1,500

Other Expenses $3,588

Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline Priority deadline March 31 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning

February 20 Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 001495 Free

Institution's own form

PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 385 (98.2%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 330 (85.7%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 330 (100.0%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 120 (36.4%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 86%

Average Award $23,886

Need-Based Gift Received by 330 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,493

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 330 (100.0%) of aidrecipients, average amount $2,586

Merit-Based Gift Received by 55 (16.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 41 (10.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,721

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 2,058 (97.6%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 1,497 (71.0%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 1,497 (100.0%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 533 (35.6%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 73%

Average Award $23,040

Need-Based Gift Received by 1,497 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,847

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 1,497 (100.0%) ofaid recipients, average amount $3,749

Merit-Based Gift Received by 563 (37.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 441 (20.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,435

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PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athleticscholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Music Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Leadership Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Leadership Special Characteristics

Award Areas Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued

Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S

Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Army JROTC/ROTC

Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art/Art Studies, General

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General

Chemistry, General

Computer and Information Sciences, General Dance, General

Design and Visual Communications, General Drama and Dance Teacher Education Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Engineering, General

English Language and Literature, General Environmental Studies

Film/Cinema/Video Studies Finance, General

Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature Geography

Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General

Humanities/Humanistic Studies Intermedia/Multimedia

International Business/Trade/Commerce International Relations and Affairs Kinesiology and Exercise Science Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Management Science

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General

Mechanical Engineering

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Management

Music Performance, General

Music Teacher Education Music Theory and Composition Music, General

Navy/Marine Corps JROTC/ROTC Philosophy

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General

Political Science and Government, General Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Nursing Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Secondary Education and Teaching Sociology

Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Sustainability Studies

Visual and Performing Arts, General Voice and Opera

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued

Most Popular Disciplines Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Social sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Engineering, nursing, Pre-law: Florida Coastal School of Law

Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,

Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington semester

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees Only offers online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Required

Foreign Language Required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 201

Part-Time Faculty 134

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 72%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 38% of classes

10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 465,574

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 400

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

Accounting

Business Administration and Management--General Dance

Education--General

Educational Leadership and Administration Finance and Banking

Marine Sciences Nursing--General

Organizational Management Sports Management

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctoral Programs of Study

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Jacksonville Population 842,583 Nearest Metropolitan

Area Jacksonville and Saint Augustine

Environment Very large city

Campus Size 198 acres

Weather

Temperature 40.5 average low in January, 89.3 average high in September

Rain 116 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map Map

Nearest Airport 10 mile(s) from campus in Jacksonville

Nearest Bus Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Jacksonville

Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Jacksonville

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student

apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing

Students in College Housing 67% of freshmen, 28% of all students

Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 72%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

Other code lock doors in residence halls, trained security patrols

during evening hours

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Dolphins

School Colors Green and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x x

Basketball x x x x

Crew x x x x

Cross-Country Running x x x

Football x

Golf x x x x

Lacrosse x x x x

Soccer x x x x

Softball x x

Track And Field x x

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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued

Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook

Sororities 14% of women participate Fraternities 12% of men participate

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S

STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 3,223

Women 2,078 (64.5%)

Men 1,145 (35.5%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 2,111

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.7% Asian

16.8% Black/African-American 7.4% Hispanic/Latino

0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 53.0% White

18.7% Unknown

International Students 3.0% from 39 countries

Average Age 28

All Graduate Students 862

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 73.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 26.7%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years 38.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years 39.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 73.0%

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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