Jacksonville Colleges and Universities

As Florida's largest city, Jacksonville offers a wealth of extracurricular and postgraduate opportunities to students of Jacksonville colleges and universities. Jacksonville is home to around 850,000 residents and boasts miles of beaches and a downtown sports and entertainment complex. Sports fans in Jacksonville colleges and universities cheer on the city's NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Over 57,000 acres of parks give area students a chance to get back to nature in the midst of a bustling city.

Jacksonville is home to some of Florida's largest schools, including Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida. In 2007, The Princeton Review named the University of North Florida a "best value" college, based on academics, financial aid, and other criteria. Students of Jacksonville colleges and universities may choose between public and private schools, including specialized schools offering education in fields such as art, design, and law.