Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Jacksonville, Alabama |
| Online | jsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jacksonville State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,483 prospective students applied, and 8,003 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,818 enrolled in the school. 6,729 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,811 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,720 plus fees of $1,400. Jacksonville State University is ranked 837 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Jacksonville State University is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Jacksonville State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#837 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#340 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1240 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 |
| Other Fees | $1,400 |
| Room and Board | $8,320 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,997 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,633 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 |
| Other Fees | $1,400 |
| Room and Board | $8,320 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,997 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,353 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Education | 16% |
| Business | 13% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Human Services | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101480 IPEDS survey data for Jacksonville State University.
Current students may use the Jacksonville State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.