Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University has been named "America's Best College" in the South for more than 10 consecutive years by US News & World Report, and is a leading private institution in Northeast Florida. Founded in 1934, the university offers a large number of majors in diverse fields including business, engineering, physics and nursing, in addition to majors in more modern fields such as aviation, communication sciences, film, animation and sports business. Jacksonville University is located on the banks of the St. Johns River on the outskirts of Jacksonville and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 240-acre campus includes a half-mile of river, oak-lined trails, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings.