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Jacksonville State University Admission Requirements

Jacksonville, Alabama

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Your chances of getting into Jacksonville State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

76%
Admission Difficulty for Jacksonville State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Jacksonville State University is 76%.  Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Jacksonville State University and can you get accepted?

Jacksonville State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 8,003 out of the 10,483 who applied were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 67 percent on standardized admission tests. Jacksonville State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.43. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Jacksonville State University?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Jacksonville State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.43 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1130 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Jacksonville State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 71% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

Jacksonville State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1010-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT 

1%
SAT Scores for Jacksonville State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1010
SAT Scores for Jacksonville State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 580
Math 75th Percentile 660
Composite 75th Percentile 1240
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Jacksonville State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University is 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1240. Students who get into Jacksonville State University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers..  Jacksonville State University ranks #9 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Jacksonville State University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 890, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Jacksonville State University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1125, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Jacksonville State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >86%
1125 to 1240 Avg + 76%-86%
1010 to 1125 Avg - 62%-76%
895 to 1010 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 895 Low <47%
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Jacksonville State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

71%
ACT Scores for Jacksonville State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Jacksonville State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 21
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Jacksonville State University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Jacksonville State University is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 23.  The school ranks #17 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 71 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Jacksonville State University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Jacksonville State University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Jacksonville State University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 23 ACT score.

Jacksonville State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >87%
19 to 23 Avg + 76%-87%
16 to 19 Avg - 65%-76%
13 to 16 Reach 51%-65%
Less than 13 Low <51%
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Jacksonville State University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.43

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Jacksonville State University?

The GPA requirements for getting into Jacksonville State University are to have around a 3.43 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Jacksonville State University is 3.43 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn B+ letter grades and score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #14 in Alabama for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.43 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Jacksonville State University accepts 76% of applicants.

Since Jacksonville State University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

The table below details the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Jacksonville State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 26.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

64% of Jacksonville State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Jacksonville State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 41%
Top 50% of class 64%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Jacksonville State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,849 3,634 10,483
Accepted 5,240 2,763 8,003
Acceptance Rate 77% 76% 76%
Enrolled 1,123 695 1,818
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 25% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Jacksonville State University is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Jacksonville State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Jacksonville State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
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

High School Credits Accepted at Jacksonville State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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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.

FAQs

Does Jacksonville State University prefer SAT or ACT?

1% of students submit their SAT scores to Jacksonville State University. 71% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Jacksonville State University?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Jacksonville State University. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Jacksonville State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1240. 1% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Jacksonville State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 23. 71% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.