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Jacksonville University
Explore admissions details for Jacksonville University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About JU
Jacksonville University is a private nonprofit institution in Jacksonville, FL. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Jacksonville University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 57%. Reported student size is about 2,649, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Jacksonville University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Jacksonville University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
57%
Average SAT
1,211
Average ACT
23
Student Size
2,649
In-State Tuition
$46,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,180
JU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Jacksonville University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average SAT shown here is 1,211, and the midpoint ACT composite is 23. Graduation rate is 55%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Jacksonville University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
57%
Graduation Rate
55%
SAT Average
1,211
ACT Composite
23
SAT Reading
580
SAT Math
555
Graduation Rate
55%
Control
Private Nonprofit
JU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Jacksonville University reports in-state tuition of $46,180 and out-of-state tuition of $46,180. Average net price is $26,255, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $61,414 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $22,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Jacksonville University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$46,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,180
Average Net Price
$26,255
Attendance Cost
$61,414
Average Net Price
$26,255
Cost of Attendance
$61,414
Median Debt
$22,000
JU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Jacksonville University enrolls about 2,649 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $68,010.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Jacksonville University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
2,649
Median Earnings
$68,010
JU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Jacksonville University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Jacksonville University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Jacksonville University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to JU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether JU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Jacksonville University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
JU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Jacksonville University?
Jacksonville University currently shows an acceptance rate of 57% in this dataset.
How competitive is Jacksonville University?
Jacksonville University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Jacksonville University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Jacksonville University cost?
Jacksonville University reports in-state tuition of $46,180, out-of-state tuition of $46,180, and an average net price of $26,255.
What test scores are shown for Jacksonville University?
Jacksonville University shows an average SAT of 1,211 and an ACT composite midpoint of 23.
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