Jacksonville University
Former name | William J. Porter University (1934–1935) Jacksonville Junior College (1935–1958) |
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| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Let There Be Light" |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | April 16, 1934 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliations | ICUF |
| Endowment | $59.2 million (2022) |
| President | Tim Cost |
| Provost | Sherri Jackson (interim) |
Academic staff | 180+ |
| Undergraduates | 2,938 (fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 1,236 (fall 2019) |
| Location | , Florida , United States 30°21′12″N 81°36′16″W / 30.3532°N 81.6045°W |
| Campus | Large city, 260 acres (110 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Navigator |
| Colors | Green and white |
| Nickname | Dolphins |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Nellie |
| Website | www |
Jacksonville University (JU) is a private university in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Located in the city's Arlington district, the school was founded in 1934 as a two-year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until September 5, 1956, when it shifted focus to building four-year university degree programs and later graduated its first four-year degree candidates as Jacksonville University in June 1959.
The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). JU's student body currently represents more than 40 U.S. states and approximately 45 countries around the world. As a Division I institution, it fields 18 varsity athletics teams, known as the JU Dolphins, as well as intramural sports and clubs. Among the top majors declared by JU students are aviation management, biology, nursing, business, and marine science.