In 2022, tuition for full-time students at Jacksonville University was $45,050 a year.
In 2023, tuition increased 3.52%–from $43,520 the prior year. On average, college tuition rises about 3% year.
Remember, the "sticker price" of tuition does not always tell the full story. Many students owe way less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are awarded. Plus, student loans can make theprice of collegemore manageable until after graduation.
Jacksonville University meets 65% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Jacksonville University full-time are awarded $35,902 a year in financial aid, on average.
Students in the class of 2023 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $50,967 of debt.
Jacksonville University is a private, nonprofit institution, so it has the same tuition for residents of Florida as it does for residents from other states.
Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. These institutions offer reduced tuition for students who are residents of that state.
Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state status can cut the cost of college tuition. Don't forget to verify your state's guidelines for how to qualify for in-state tuition. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be other criteria as well, depending on the state you and your parents currently live in.
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Tuition at Jacksonville University is the same for all students.
International students usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or Jacksonville University-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities. International students with need may be eligible for the following types of financial support at Jacksonville University:
•Athletic Awards •Jacksonville University-specific scholarships
International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships and athletic awards.
In addition to tuition, room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when budgeting for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Jacksonville University.
Room and board at Jacksonville University costs $16,550 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a dining plan that enables you to eat all or some of your meals the Jacksonville University's on-campus cafeterias and dining halls. Students who live off campus but still want to use the dining facilities can choose to be on a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $8,910.
Meal-plan costs vary based on on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.
First-year students are sometimes surprised by how much books and supplies cost–and not in a good way. The actual cost of books depends on the courses you take and the textbooks, computer programs, or other materials are required.. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.
The majority of colleges charge some yearly fees to help cover the cost of facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.
There may be optional fees associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or playing on an intramural sports team. Most colleges have resources for students with demonstrated need to find ways to lower or eliminate these fees.
The cost of transportation in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus easy to get around on foot? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use busses, subways, or other modes of transportation? All of these factors can drastically impact your transportation budget. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
A school's location can also have a big effect on the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, transportation in a city may be expensive, but cities may offer more trains, busses and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Jacksonville Universityis in a suburb in Florida, near Jacksonville and Saint Augustine.
When creating a budget for college, don’t forget to take into account the cost of things like movies, takeouts, furniture or appliances for your dorm or housing, and essentials like laundry detergent, toothpaste and toilet paper.
Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better estimate of how much students can expect to shell out for Jacksonville University.
What will the cost of attending Jacksonville University be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.
2023 Total Tuition and Expenses | |
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Tuition | $45,050 |
Room and Board | $16,550 |
Board Only | $4,590 |
Other expenses | $1,126 |
The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.
Total Estimated Costs | |
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On-Campus | $63,706 |
Off-Campus | $51,746 |
The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.
Jacksonville University’s tuition and fees change based on: •Academic program for both full and part-time students
The majority of Jacksonville University undergrads use financial aid to help pay for school. In 2023, 1,612 of the 2,563 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Jacksonville University meets 65% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.
The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $35,902 a year. Around 63% of Jacksonville University undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Jacksonville University graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $50,967 of student loan debt.
The average debt for each loan type varies.
Average Debt By Loan Type | |
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Federal Loans | $39,577 |
Private Loans | $52,239 |
Most Common Loans for Jacksonville University Students | |
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Federal Loans | 61% |
Private loans | 15% |
Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Jacksonville University financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.
Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.
In 2023, Jacksonville University awarded 1,597 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $40.9 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $2.88 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.
The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.
Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Jacksonville University students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.
When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.
The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Jacksonville University was $35,902 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Jacksonville University seem more manageable.
Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students | |
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On-Campus | $27,804 |
Off-Campus | $15,844 |
What will attending Jacksonville University really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.
As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families understand the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Jacksonville University's net cost calculator on their website.
Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.
Jacksonville University does not have guaranteed tuition.
Jacksonville University offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.
Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some schools offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, students are usually responsible for housing, meal plans, and other expenses.
Jacksonville University has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees
Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.
An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.
Jacksonville University's endowment was valued at $55.7 million in 2023, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $9,751 for each full-time student enrolled.
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