Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University (JU) is a private university located in a beautiful riverfront setting in Arlington. It is located on the eastern banks of  the St. Johns River from downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 190-acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings.The school was founded in 1934 as a two year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until 1958, when it shifted its focus to four-year university degrees and adopted its present name.

Jacksonville University offers 7 bachelor’s degree programs and more than 70 majors, programs and concentrations. JU has 21 Division I athletic teams. Nearly 400 JU students compete in an intercollegiate varsity sport. The athletic facilities include a ballpark overlooking the river, new tennis and softball complexes, plus a football, soccer, and track & field complex

The University’s residential campus is home to a great variety of social, cultural, Greek, religious, performance and service organizations. The Kinne University Center and the new Davis Student Commons provide an array of facilities for students to enjoy campus life. Students live in residence halls and on-campus apartments.

JU is a beautiful landmark in Arlington and is a large part of our western boundary.  You will have a great time exploring it’s peaceful campus.

Jacksonville University’s faculty, staff, alumni and students are huge assets to the Arlington community.

Because of Jacksonville University…

We are Arlington!