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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
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,032
Full-time undergraduates: 2,065
Part-time undergraduates: 967
Total graduate students: 1,016
Full-time graduate students: 300
Part-time graduate students: 716
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 23
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 27%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16.3% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
12.8% Hispanic/Latino
48.2% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Nonresident Alien
12.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.9% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.5% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.5% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
48.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.2% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.5% Nonresident Alien
19.4% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 250 acres
City or town school is located in: Jacksonville, FL
Population of city/town: 842,583
Online campus map: www.ju.edu/aboutju/Pages/
Maps-and-Directions.aspx

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (53%)
  • sorority housing (7%)
  • fraternity housing (6%)
  • single-student apartments (25%)
  • special housing for disabled students (1%)
  • special housing for international students (8%)
  • other housing including Theme and wellness housing.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 74%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 33%
Percent of students who live off campus: 67%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried, non-veteran, first-year students under age 22 must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 61%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 400
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Archives. Special collections. Rare books.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Gallery, museum, concert hall, auditorium, dance studio.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Relaxation room.
Counseling services:
military, veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, ; referrals to off-campus facilities on an individual basis.
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, job fair, employer lunch series, business etiquette dinners, special lectures.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 5
Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: 1
Percent of men who join fraternities: 4%
Number of social sororities on campus: 9
Number of sororities that have chapter houses: 2
Percent of women who join sororities: 3%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Navigator
Number of honor societies: 12
Total number of registered organizations: 132
Campus-based religious organizations:
Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Connectors 838, Campus Outreach, Campus to City Wesley, Catholic Dolphins, Every Nation Campus Ministries, Campus Ministry
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, Cuties with Curls & Kings with Kinks, Distinguished Black Gentlemen, Distinguished Black Women, Dolphins United Fan Club
International student organizations:
International Student Association, JU Inklings, The Cultural Diversity Appreciation Club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Concert, pep, jazz, and marching bands; JU Players, symphony orchestra, music ensemble, Childhood Education International, Model UN; ballroom dancing, Honors, accounting, economics, biochemistry, chemistry, and computer clubs; music/entertainment, dance, drama, choral, musical, opera, political, and professional groups

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Dr. Donnie Horner,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Marsha Haskew,
Senior Woman Administrator (SWA)
Athletic department's mailing address: SWA,
Marsha Haskew,
Jacksonville University,
2800 University Boulevard North,
Jacksonville, FL 32211
School colors: green and white
School mascot: Dolphin
Athletic conference memberships: Atlantic Sun Conference (Division I), Pioneer Football League (Division I, Football I-AA), Metro Atlantic Athletic Confernce (MAAC), Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's cheerleadingno 
Men's crewyes 
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. I
Men's footballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Men's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Men's rifleryno 
Men's sailingno 
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (indoor)no 
Men's volleyballno 
Men's wrestlingno 
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's cheerleadingno 
Women's crewyesNCAA Div. I
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. I
Women's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Women's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Women's rifleryno 
Women's sailingno 
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (indoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 30%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 15%
Athletic facilities:
gymnasium, fitness center, pool, golf practice facility; rowing and tennis centers; softball, sports, and track complexes
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, billiards, flag football, kickball, riflery, sailing, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee
Club sports for men:
cheerleading, diving, equestrian sports, outing, paintball, riflery, sailing, surfing, wakeboarding, wrestling
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, diving, equestrian sports, outing, paintball, riflery, sailing, surfing, wakeboarding

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Jacksonville, FL (18 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Jacksonville, FL (10 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Jacksonville, FL (6 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 9%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 5% immediately, 5% within one year of graduation

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