Jacksonville University(JU) was founded by Willam J. Porter in the year 1934. It was started as a Willam J. Porter university offering a two-year program. In 1958 the name was changed to Jacksonville University after merging with Jacksonville College of Music and the first four-year program was offered in 1959.
It offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs to meet the unique needs, interests of the student. At JU we keep students inspired, motivated to achieve their desired goals in life. The vision of the university is to be an internationally recognized university known for delivering quality education through various programs, supportive faculty, and by creating an educational environment.
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The student population of the university is 4,213, Out of which 2,920 are undergraduates.
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University has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1.
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The acceptance rate of the university is 90% and the graduation rate is 52%.
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Accreditation to the university is given by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Online Education at JU
The university is proud to offer a growing variety of online programs. These programs are provided through the specialized colleges and schools and are administered by the Nathan M. Bisk Center for Professional Studies.
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The university is offering 9 online programs with 3 majors.
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Students can add, drop classes, select the course for their appropriate term, pay fees online, and access more resources.
Reviews
A review of the students says that the university is very welcoming and comfortable. The varsity sports are a big part of campus life. Some of the reviews are
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The way of teaching and the educational level is maintained and the professors are always welcoming and ready to interact with.
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There are various activities and events which are being held on the campus to lighten up the academic surroundings and students actively participate in the activities.