Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Jacksonville admits about 6 in 10 applicants (57%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 79% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (57% and 57%).
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
16% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Where you stand
How Jacksonville reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are optional. 26% of first-years sent an SAT and 18% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Recommends 2 years of foreign language. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Important | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Important | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record considered; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
47% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 57% of first-year applicants
683 applied · 318 admitted · 206 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 3 r completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required of some
- Interview
- Required of some
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- $100 housing deposit, due May 1, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 3 |
| Science (lab: 0 / 2) | 3 | 3 |
| Foreign language | 0 | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| History | 0 | 0 |
| Academic electives | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 15 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped considering a demonstration of competencies in fall 2023; Stopped considering work experience in fall 2023; Stopped requiring the high school record (still considered) in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.76
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.030%
- 3.75–3.9920%
- 3.50–3.7425%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.248%
- below 3.02%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.50–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 30.3% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 19.9% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 24.9% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 8.3% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 2.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1197 on the SAT, 27 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
60% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 24–29.
10% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
50% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
15% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 24–29.
Shares of the 18% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 26% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)