Jacksonville University

2800 University Boulevard N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
http://www.jacksonville.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1934
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,610
Endowment32,970,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition21,200
Room/Board6,780
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsThe Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery, Terry Concert Hall, Swisher Auditorium, The Alexander Brest Dance Studio
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery, Terry Concert Hall, Swisher Auditorium, The Alexander Brest Dance Studio
Periodical Subs324
# of Books325,781
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months68%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities18%
Students in sororities15%
Campus Size260 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing59%
College housing typescoed dorms (10%), women's dorms (12%), men's dorms (28%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (11%), apartment for single students (30%)
Popular EventsCollege of Fine Arts Theatre, JU Dance Theatre, Homecoming Weekend (Football), JU Baseball, various Career Services events, and featured Lecture Series.
Nearest AirportJacksonville, Florida (15)
Nearest TrainJacksonville, Florida (15)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCOffered on campus
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations67
# of fraternities7
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities18%
Students in sororities15%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Navigator/ Weekly
Honor SocietiesPhi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Green Key Honorary Leadership Society, Who's Who Among Students in America's Universities and Colleges.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Interfaith Council, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Newman Club, Hillel, and Victory Campus Ministries.
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Association, United Multicultural Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Greek Life, Various Academic and Professional Organizations, Sports Clubs, and multiple Service and Special Interest Organizations.