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Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard, N
Jacksonville, FL 32211

Official telephone: (904) 256-8000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 225-2027
Website: www.ju.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Tom Taggart,
Chief Admissions Officer
Contacting the office: 904 256-7000
800 225-2027 (toll free)
904 256-7012 (fax)
admissions@ju.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: March 1
Final filing date for fall: June 1 for fall
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $30
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: June 1 for SAT I/ACT, June 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 13 required, 15 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • R.N. required of nursing program applicants.
  • Portfolio required of art, computer art, and design program applicants. Interview required of students seeking placement in Honors program.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.46
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 92%
Average SAT I: 508 verbal, 504 math, 1343 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1143 - 1530
Average ACT: 22 English, 21 math, 22 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 25
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 30%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 25%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,803
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,035 (54%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 469 (23%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 12%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 30%
Tuition deposit amount: $300, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $300, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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