Jacksonville University Acceptance Rate
Jacksonville, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,879
- Admitted
- 5,087
- Yield
- 14.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Jacksonville University's acceptance rate has risen from 56.1% in 2014–15 to 57.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,939 to 8,879 (+202%) over that period.
Its 57.3% rate makes Jacksonville University more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 66%.
Jacksonville University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 14.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,939 | 1,648 | 56.1% | 400 |
| 2015–16 | 3,803 | 2,035 | 53.5% | 469 |
| 2016–17 | 5,506 | 2,708 | 49.2% | 516 |
| 2017–18 | 2,978 | 2,582 | 86.7% | 576 |
| 2018–19 | 4,298 | 3,865 | 89.9% | 624 |
| 2019–20 | 5,139 | 4,712 | 91.7% | 657 |
| 2020–21 | 7,354 | 5,717 | 77.7% | 686 |
| 2021–22 | 7,997 | 6,207 | 77.6% | 635 |
| 2022–23 | 9,119 | 5,261 | 57.7% | 705 |
| 2023–24 | 8,879 | 5,087 | 57.3% | 755 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,560 | 3,195 | 57.5% |
| Men | 3,319 | 1,892 | 57% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–640 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 540–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–28 | 13% |
How Jacksonville University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Jacksonville University's acceptance rate?
Jacksonville University's acceptance rate is 57.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,087 admitted of 8,879 applicants).
Is Jacksonville University test optional?
Jacksonville University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Jacksonville University?
Jacksonville University received 8,879 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,087.
What SAT score do you need for Jacksonville University?
Admitted students at Jacksonville University typically scored 570–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Jacksonville University getting harder to get into?
Jacksonville University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.1% in 2014–15 to 57.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.ju.edu/index.php.