Jacksonville University is located in a beautiful riverfront setting in suburban Jacksonville, across the St. Johns River from downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 190-acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings

With students from 44 states and 55 foreign countries, the university offers seven bachelor’s degrees in more than 70 areas. In addition to the online RN to BSN and online MSN degree programs, JU offers on-campus graduate programs including the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Master of Business Administration and the Executive Master of Business Administration. Jacksonville University also offers a Family Nurse Practitioner degree with an Emergency Nurse Practitioner specialization. The two-year master’s program is only the sixth of its kind nationwide, and the first of its kind in Florida.

The University’s residential campus is home to a great variety of social, cultural, Greek, religious, performance and service organizations. The Kinne University Center and the new Davis Student Commons provide an array of facilities for students to enjoy campus life. Students live in residence halls and on-campus apartments. Jacksonville University has 17 Division I athletic teams. Nearly 400 JU students compete in an intercollegiate varsity sport. The athletic facilities include a ballpark overlooking the river, new tennis and softball complexes, plus a football, soccer, and track & field complex.  Visit our athletics website.

Jacksonville University has a phenomenal scholarship program that generously awards students for previous academic achievements. More than 90% of freshmen receive scholarships. The “sticker price” compares favorably with other schools, and the scholarship program makes the cost of attending very affordable.