Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Jacksonville University is a private institution located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Founded in 1934, it is situated along the St. Johns River near its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. The university is part of one of Florida's most populous urban areas and contributes to the city's economy, which also includes services like insurance, healthcare, and banking. Jacksonville University is one of several educational institutions in the city, alongside others like the University of North Florida and Florida Community College at Jacksonville.1

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…include Edward Waters College (1866), Jacksonville University (1934), Florida Community College at Jacksonville (1966), University of North Florida (1965), Jones College (1918), and the Health Science Center of the University of Florida. Inc. 1832. Pop. (2010) 821,784; Jacksonville Metro Area, 1,345,596; (2020) 949,611; Jacksonville Metro Area, 1,605,848.
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…include Edward Waters College (1866), Jacksonville University (1934), Florida Community College at Jacksonville (1966), University of North Florida (1965), Jones College (1918), and the Health Science Center of the University of Florida. Inc. 1832. Pop. (2010) 821,784; Jacksonville Metro Area, 1,345,596; (2020) 949,611; Jacksonville Metro Area, 1,605,848.
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