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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Jacksonville University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

57
%
Acceptance rate
3.65
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Jacksonville University?

57%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Jacksonville Univeristy accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 8,879 people applied and 5,087 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3195 / 5560 (57%)
Men
1892 / 3319 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Jacksonville University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Jacksonville University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Jacksonville University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Jacksonville Univeristy considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Jacksonville University?

3.65
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Jacksonville University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65. 4% of freshmen who attended Jacksonville Univeristy were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
31%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
5%

Jacksonville Univeristy is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

13%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
75th Percentile
1240

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Jacksonville University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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