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Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Suburb · 7,036 students
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$14,279
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$45,235
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Jacksonville State University (JSU), affectionately known as the "Friendliest Campus in the South," is a public institution nestled in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, renowned for its top-ranked programs in nursing, education, criminal justice, and emergency management. The university distinguishes itself through cutting-edge facilities, including state-of-the-art healthcare simulation labs and specialized training in forensic investigation. Student life is tight-knit and spirited, driven by competitive NCAA Division I athletics in Conference USA, active Greek organizations, and the world-renowned "Marching Southerners" band.

Wikipedia:Jacksonville State University is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State offers programs of study in six academic schools leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees in addition to certificate programs and continuing education opportunities.

Location
Jacksonville, AL, 36265 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
78 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$12,894$23,334
Housing & food (on campus)$9,524$9,524
Books & supplies$970$970
Cost of attendance$24,257$29,476
Average net price$14,279Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$23,334
In-state: $12,894
Housing & food (on campus)$9,524
Books & supplies$970
Cost of attendance$29,476
In-state: $24,257
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,279
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.jsu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Jacksonville State University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$10,800
Fees$2,860
Housing$6,104
Food$4,290
Books & supplies$1,056
Personal expenses$2,260
Transportation$2,106
Total published by the school$29,476
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,472
$30–48k
$12,622
$48–75k
$15,343
$75–110k
$17,480
$110k+
$18,183
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
36%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
52% graduated · 27% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 20% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,158
10 yrs after entry$45,235
Debt
Median at graduation$22,189
Monthly payment$235
Middle 50% owe$6.8k–$28.7k
90th percentile$41,750
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1059
R 500–630 · M 500–660
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 17–24 · E 16–25 · M 16–22
SAT middle 50%: 1000–1290
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
43%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$35,734
Independent
25%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
5%
Black
24%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rifle
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,158
After 10 yrs
$45,235
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing240
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods178
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities104
Biology, General75
Business Administration, Management and Operations62
Security Science and Technology56
Social Work48
Music47
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General47
Marketing42
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies35
Criminal Justice and Corrections35
Finance and Financial Management Services35
Psychology, General33
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions33
Accounting and Related Services33
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$21M
Full-time faculty
65%
Faculty salary
$8,074/mo
Teaching spend
$6,997
per student
Federal loans
44%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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