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Acceptance Chances
Can I get into Jacksonville State University? These admission statistics provide an indication how difficult it is to get in and what your chances are. 2,056 out of 3,085 applicants or 67% were admitted making Jacksonville State University a moderately competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores. Jacksonville State University typically accepts and attracts B average high school students. Of those applicants which were admitted, 51% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Jacksonville State University is a prized outcome for many students.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,723 | 1,362 | 3,085 |
| Accepted | 1,136 | 920 | 2,056 |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 68% | 67% |
| Enrolled | 485 | 564 | 1,049 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 43% | 61% | 51% |
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Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT and ACT requirements for students to be admitted to Jacksonville State University and what score do you need to get in? The tables below describe the SAT and ACT test score percentile profile of the Fall 2015 starting class.
ACT Requirements
Admission data indicates that Jacksonville State University regularly accepts students with ACTs of 20 and above. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 91 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Jacksonville State University.
SAT Requirements (New SAT)
Reporting indicates the school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 870. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1070 out of 1600. 10 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
| 25th Percentile Score | 75th Percentile Score | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 970 | 1170 |
| SAT Reading | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Est. Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >78% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 67%-78% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 54%-67% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 41%-54% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <41% |
| SAT Score (NEW 1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1170 and Above | Good | >78% |
| 1070 to 1170 | Avg + | 67%-78% |
| 970 to 1070 | Avg - | 54%-67% |
| 870 to 970 | Reach | 41%-54% |
| Less than 870 | Low | <41% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need about average high school grades to get into Jacksonville State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Jacksonville State University was 3.18 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Jacksonville State University accepts 67% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 18% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 15% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 24% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | 0% | Low |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Jacksonville State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
Does accept high school AP credits or award dual credit towards both a college and high school degree?
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101480 IPEDS survey data for Jacksonville State University.
