College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1934 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,610 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$32,970,000 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$30 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$21,200 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,780 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral 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 |
Student Organizations: |
67 |
Honor Societies: |
Phi 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. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Navigator/ Weekly |
Number of Fraternities: |
7 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
3 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
18% |
Number of Sororities: |
6 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
15% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, psychological |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
325,781 |
Library Facilities: |
Collection of rare books, The Delius Collection, The Fine Arts and Audiovisual Library, Library of the Jacksonville Historical Society, and JU Archives. |
Museums |
The Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery, Terry Concert Hall, Swisher Auditorium, The Alexander Brest Dance Studio |
Computers Available: |
150 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (10%), women's dorms (12%), men's dorms (28%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (11%), apartment for single students (30%) |
Sprinkler System: |
62% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
260 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Jacksonville, Florida (15) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Jacksonville, Florida (15) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Jacksonville, Florida (10) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Offered on campus |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
College of Fine Arts Theatre, JU Dance Theatre, Homecoming Weekend (Football), JU Baseball, various Career Services events, and featured Lecture Series. |
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