The university was founded as a two-year college in 1934 and till September 5, 1956, it was known as Jacksonville Junior College. After which it shifted focus to building four-year university degree programs and later graduated its first four-year degree candidates in June 1959 as Jacksonville University.

Facts

<ul>
	<li>It is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).</li>
	<li>The student body currently of the university represents more than 40 U.S. states and approximately 45 countries around the world.</li>
	<li>It offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs at the undergraduate level, as well as 23 master&#39;s&nbsp;and doctorate degree programs,</li>
	<li>The university is divided into four colleges and two institutes.</li>
	<li>JU has the second-largest Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program in the nation</li>
</ul>

About

<h3>On-Campus Accommodation</h3>

Here are the housing options at JU (Jacksonville University) with their respective prices -&nbsp;

<ol>
	<li>
	North Hall:

	<ul>
		<li>Price: $5,075</li>
		<li>Occupancy: Honors &amp; University Scholar students and NROTC students.</li>
		<li>Double occupancy rooms with various amenities.</li>
		<li>Community spaces like lounges, kitchens, and study rooms.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Williams Hall:

	<ul>
		<li>Price: $5,075</li>
		<li>Exclusive for incoming freshmen.</li>
		<li>Double occupancy rooms with amenities.</li>
		<li>Features study rooms, game room, and more.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Botts Hall:

	<ul>
		<li>Price: $5,075</li>
		<li>Exclusive for incoming first-year students.</li>
		<li>Currently undergoing renovations.</li>
		<li>Double occupancy rooms with amenities.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Oak Hall:

	<ul>
		<li>Price: $5,075</li>
		<li>Available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.</li>
		<li>Double occupancy rooms with shared restrooms.</li>
		<li>Dining facility, lounges, and other amenities.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Village Apartments:

	<ul>
		<li>Price: $5,075</li>
		<li>Available to seniors (pending availability).</li>
		<li>Apartment-style living for four residents.</li>
		<li>Each apartment has multiple rooms, bathrooms, a full kitchen, and other amenities.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ol>

Additionally, there is pricing information provided for a single room option, which is slightly more expensive:

<ul>
	<li>Single Room (North, Williams, Oak, Botts): $6,575</li>
</ul>

These are the housing options at Jacksonville University along with their associated prices.

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Accommodation

Jacksonville University values its alums and provides various ways for them to stay engaged and connected. Here&#39;s a summary of the alum engagement information:

Jacksonville University has a thriving alum community with over 30,000 alums. The Alumni team facilitates connections and collaboration among alums, current students, faculty, and friends of the university through events and programs.

Alumni Events -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>The university hosts various alum events, including Homecoming &amp; Family Weekend, Grad Fest, GOLD Phin Society gatherings, JU Global Citizen initiatives, Global Toast Day events, and more.</li>
</ul>

Alumni Spotlights -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Alums are encouraged to share their accomplishments with the JU community. They can submit features about themselves or recognize their fellow alums for their achievements.</li>
	<li>These spotlights are often featured on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and the News at Jacksonville University.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;Notable Alumni -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Dee Brown -&nbsp; NBA Player&nbsp;</li>
	<li>David &quot;Jack&quot; Dorsett - Director of Naval Intelligence, Vice Admiral, US Navy</li>
	<li>William Forsythe - Dancer and Choreographer</li>
</ul>

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Alumni

Jacksonville University offers a vibrant campus life with a wide range of activities and student organizations. Here&#39;s a summary of what JU has to offer:

<h3>Student Clubs Organizations&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Over 100 clubs and organizations at JU cover various areas, including academics, sports, cultural diversity, hobbies, media, social justice, and more.</li>
	<li>These organizations enrich the social, cultural, and educational experiences of students, influencing the larger university community.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Jacksonville University&#39;s Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life offers a safe and collaborative environment for personal growth, teamwork, and leadership development.</li>
	<li>It accelerates students&#39; professional development and success beyond their college years.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Sports and Athletics&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
	<li>JU offers a variety of sports and recreational activities, including basketball, beach volleyball, cornhole, dodgeball, esports, flag football, kickball, pickleball, ping pong, soccer, softball, spikeball, tennis, and ultimate frisbee.</li>
</ul>

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Campus

The university was ranked 31 among regional Universities South by the U.S. News 2021 Best Colleges Ranking. This speaks of the quality of education you&#39;d be getting.

Apart from the rankings the university also provides a lot of infrastructure facilities including various labs for academic purposes which will help you learn the subject better.&nbsp;

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Conclusion

Unfortunately, Financial aid is not available for international students, but the university does offer merit scholarships based on your recalculated GPA. You don&#39;t have to apply for a merit scholarship; it will automatically determine whether you qualify for one or not.

Financial Aid

The university is divided into four colleges and two institutes namely -&nbsp;the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Fine Arts (CFA), the Davis College of Business (DCOB), the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences (BRCHS), the Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) and, the Public Policy Institute (PPI).

The campus size spans around 260 acres.

Some of the facilities offered by the university are -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Buccaneer Room.</li>
	<li>Esports Gaming Lounge.</li>
	<li>Lonnie Wurn Pool.</li>
	<li>Nimnicht Fitness Center.</li>
	<li>River House.</li>
	<li>River House Pub.</li>
	<li>Davis Student Commons.</li>
	<li>Recreation Fields.</li>
	<li>There is also the Life Sciences Museum that includes an impressive collection of specimens.</li>
	<li>A working wet lab with an aquaculture compound dedicated to freshwater fish aquaculture, an aeration system, aquaria to maintain marine and freshwater organisms, and a variety of centrifuges, spectrophotometers, incubators and microscopes.</li>
</ul>

Campus safety

The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure safety and security at the campus. Some of which are:-

<ul>
	<li>The installation of fire safety equipment like a fire hose, fire alarms, sprinklers, etc.</li>
	<li>First aid in case of medical emergencies.</li>
</ul>

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Infrastructure

Jacksonville is&nbsp;the most populous city in the state,&nbsp;located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. It is the largest city by area (total area of 874.3 square miles )&nbsp;in the United States as of 2020.

Places to Visit&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Cummer Museum of Art &amp; Gardens.</li>
	<li>Little Talbot Island State Park.</li>
	<li>Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.</li>
	<li>Kayaking on St. Johns River.</li>
	<li>Ritz Theatre and Museum.</li>
	<li>Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail.</li>
</ul>

Crime Rate 

The crime rate in Jacksonville is on the moderate side with the safety index at&nbsp;43.76. The crime rate is high in crimes related to drugs so it is advised to stay away from them. The authorities are also active there and take quick action in case of any emergencies.&nbsp;

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Location

One notable strength of Jacksonville University is its impressive employment rate,&nbsp;around 90%.&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>graduates, particularly those in Business courses, enjoy a median salary of $50,000.</li>
	<li>Many JU alums have secured positions at renowned companies and organizations, including Hewlett-Packard, NASA, and the US Department of Energy.</li>
</ul>

Upon graduation from JU, students can anticipate a median salary of $50,000, with particularly lucrative opportunities stemming from Business Administration programs.&nbsp;

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Placements

The summers are long, hot&nbsp;and mostly cloudy In Jacksonville while&nbsp;the winters are cool,&nbsp; short, and partly cloudy. It is wet year-round and&nbsp;the temperature typically varies from&nbsp;46&deg;F&nbsp;to&nbsp;90&deg;F.

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