Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
Will you get in?
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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 6,033 prospective students applied, and 3,276 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,073 enrolled in the school. 5,707 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,772 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,776 plus fees of $984. Jacksonville State University is ranked 767 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Jacksonville State University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Jacksonville State University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#767 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#274 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/930 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Room and Board | $7,494 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,339 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,613 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Room and Board | $7,494 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,339 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,389 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.