More selective than 65% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 13% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose JU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
JU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, JU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
JU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 580–660 | 520–620 | 22–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 570–640 | 540–620 | 24–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is JU compared with other Florida colleges?
JU has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Southeastern University | 53% | 43% | $31,942 |
| 14 | University of North Florida | 53% | 69% | $10,154 |
| 15 | Trinity Baptist College | 53% | 34% | $20,011 |
| 16 | Florida International University | 55% | 74% | $9,288 |
| 17 | Jacksonville University | 57% | 51% | $25,180 |
| 18 | Florida Polytechnic University | 58% | 55% | $11,853 |
| 19 | Florida Institute of Technology | 58% | 64% | $35,639 |
| 20 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | 58% | 21% | $18,725 |
| 21 | University of West Florida | 58% | 59% | $9,364 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at JU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
JU admissions questions
What is the JU acceptance rate?
Jacksonville University accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,087 of 8,879 applicants were admitted.
Does JU require the SAT or ACT?
Jacksonville University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for JU?
The middle 50% of Jacksonville University first-year students scored 1100–1280 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at JU?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (755 of 5,087).
Is JU getting harder to get into?
Jacksonville University accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Jacksonville University overview