Jacksonville State University
Originally founded in 1883 as a teacher’s college, Jacksonville State University is a 4-year public school in eastern Alabama. With a campus nestled in the Appalachian foothills, Jacksonville State awards bachelor’s degrees in over 95 academic programs. For students who wish to learn more about other cultures, the JSU International House Program hosts apartment-style housing that matches international and American students as roommates. To provide a break from the rigors of academia, JSU’s Adventure Recreation Program sponsors activities such as hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
89%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1084
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,238
Total Number of Undergrads
7,747
Classroom Sizes
0
100
18%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,120 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,840 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1196 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,291
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,549
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,556
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,367
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,066
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
20%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gamecocks
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Sun Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Birmingham
Atlanta
Anniston
Gadsden
Dallas
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,100
What Students Are Saying
Jacksonville State University is, in my opinion, one of the best universities around. It has a friendly atmosphere as well as a big strive for academic excellence.
Amanda from Jemison, AL
The school is very helpful when it comes to selecting my classes that i need. Unfortunately, they don't offer the classes that i need on a regular basis, so it's taking me longer to get my degree. They don't offer enough criminal justice-corrections classes on-line.
Jeannie from Gadsden, AL
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