How good of a school is Jacksonville University?

Answer 1

Depends. If a quality liberal arts college is your preference, JU passes muster. If you're looking for the stereotypical university experience, probably not. That said, some of JU's programs are (were?) top notch (e.g., pre-med, marine bio, aviation, nursing, NROTC, accounting). JU helped me accomplish my career goals ( i.e., Army JAG, prosecutor, multi-office "big firm"). JU's strength is her faculty and if you are the type who can take advantage of the engaged learning relatively less available at a larger school, this is the place for you. Socially, though there is Greek life, it's what you make of it. As a city, Jacksonville has much to offer if you do not limit yourself, and, with other schools in the area ( e.g., UNF, FCCJ) there's a party scene if you're into that sort of thing. Employment prospects vary depending on your major and everyone I know who sought admission to graduate/med/law school enrolled where they applied by and large. When I attended, JU had what no other school could offer: Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne. She is JU.