Jacksonville University (JU) is a private, nonprofit, regionally accredited university located in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1934, our mission is to prepare each student for life-long success in learning, achieving, leading and serving. Consistently ranked among America’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
- 13 Masters
- 4,001 Students
- 232 Students (int'l)
- 2,635 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (5)
- M.B.A./M.S.N. Business Administration and Nursing
- M.B.A. Organizational Leadership
- M.P.P Public Policy
- M.P.P./M.B.A. Public Policy and Business Administration
Medicine & Health (4)
- M.B.A./M.S.N. Business Administration and Nursing
- M.Sc. Orthodontics
Social Sciences (4)
- M.P.P Public Policy
- M.P.P./M.B.A. Public Policy and Business Administration
- MPP/MMS Public Policy and Marine Science
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- M.A./M.Sc. Marine Science
- MPP/MMS Public Policy and Marine Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- M.F.A. Choreography
- MFA Visual Arts
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- M.A./M.Sc. Marine Science
- MPP/MMS Public Policy and Marine Science
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
Education & Training (1)
- M.F.A. Choreography
Humanities (1)
- MFA Visual Arts
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
About
History
The school was founded in 1934 as a two-year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until September 5, 1956, when it shifted focus to building four-year university degree programs and later graduated its first four-year degree candidates as Jacksonville University in June 1959.
Education
JU’s faculty are committed to understanding your specific needs as a professional student and creating learning experiences that are meaningful and impactful. Our learning experience emphasizes engaged learning, the integration of thinking with doing, and the combination of professional preparation with a strong liberal arts foundation. As an online student, you’ll receive personalized attention and interact with faculty via phone, email, video, message boards and chat rooms.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsServices
Housing services
North Hall is home to some of the finest living and learning spaces on campus. This four-story facility, which opened in fall 2015, is specifically for Fraternity & Sorority students and other affinity groups to build community.
Accreditation
Jacksonville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Jacksonville University or to submit third-party comments at the time of the institution’s decennial review or to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was great and very well rounded program
JU Bound
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
A small private university with many opportunities!
Jacksonville University Home away from Home
Kayla McGhee rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing and small community. Great Networking and business opportunities
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