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Jacksonville University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1100-1280. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 22-27. Jacksonville University admitted 57% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1100-1280
ACT middle 50%
22-27
Acceptance rate
57%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,930

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Jacksonville University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1280 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Jacksonville University's SAT submitters; 1100 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 54% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Jacksonville University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Jacksonville University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580620660
SAT Math520570620
SAT total (estimated)110011901280
ACT composite222527

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 660 in Reading and Writing but 620 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1205.

Testing policy

Does Jacksonville University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Jacksonville University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Jacksonville University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Jacksonville University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$47,830
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$25,180
First-year retention rate
75%
Graduation rate within 6 years
51%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$68,010

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Colleges with similar score ranges

University of KansasKS · SAT 1070-1300Ohio UniversityOH · SAT 1090-1290Old Dominion UniversityVA · SAT 1100-1280University of Louisiana at LafayetteLA · SAT 1120-1240University of Massachusetts-BostonMA · SAT 1070-1290University of Wisconsin-La CrosseWI · ACT 22-27

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University of North FloridaSAT 1070-1270Florida Institute of TechnologySAT 1120-1320Florida International UniversitySAT 1070-1260University of South FloridaSAT 1130-1320Nova Southeastern UniversitySAT 1030-1300Florida Southern CollegeSAT 1150-1330

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FAQ

Jacksonville University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Jacksonville University?

Jacksonville University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1100 and 1280 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1280 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1100 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Jacksonville University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 22 to 27, with a median of 25. Scoring 27 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Jacksonville University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Jacksonville University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Jacksonville University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Jacksonville University's acceptance rate?

Jacksonville University admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].