Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University is a private, non-profit institution in Jacksonville, Florida. The university offers a small student to faculty ratio of 12:1 and provides degree programs for both undergraduates and graduates. Despite the small student to faculty ratio, the university is in the most populous city in Florida. Jacksonville University is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. It was founded in 1934 as a two-year college. It now offers almost 100 different degree programs for undergraduates and graduates, including nursing programs offered through Jacksonville University Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences (BRCHS).
There are several nursing programs available at Jacksonville University Keigwin School of Nursing. These options include BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, and DNP programs. The school offers a convenient online RN to BSN path for registered nurses who would like to receive their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Those who already have a degree from an accredited university may select the second-degree accelerated BSN program, which is designed to be completed in just 16 months. The traditional BSN program is accredited by the CCNE and offers real clinical training at local healthcare clinics. However, the school is currently seeking accreditation for their remaining nursing programs.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students4,222 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 73 | 401 |
Master's degree | 10 | 81 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 5 |
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109 miles away |
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110 miles away |
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121 miles away |
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144 miles away |
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162 miles away |
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162 miles away |
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170 miles away |
Altierus Career College-Tampa
171 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1950 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
87%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 928 to 1153 |
ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,175/credit | |
In State Students | $1,175/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,175/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $770/credit | |
In State Students | $770/credit | |
Out of State Students | $770/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $52,875 | $52,875 | $52,875 |
ADN | 70 | $82,250 | $82,250 | $82,250 |
BSN | 125 | $146,875 | $146,875 | $146,875 |
FNP | 50 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $38,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Jacksonville University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 35% | $4,422 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $2,086 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $3,748 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $20,721 |
Federal Student Loans | 58% | $5,319 |
Private Loans | 9% | $21,531 |
$25,674
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$22,617 |
$30,001 to $48,000$23,306 |
$48,001 to $75,000$26,150 |
$75,001 to $110,000$30,211 |
Over $110,000$31,442 |
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Student Population
2,877
Undergrads
1,345
Graduates
2,724
Women
1,498
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
59% |
Black/African American |
19% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.