Jacksonville State University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Jacksonville, AL
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#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,955

Location Jacksonville, Alabama
Website jsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Jacksonville State University occupies a 459-acre campus in Jacksonville, Alabama, located approximately 75 miles east of Birmingham in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Established in 1883 as a state teachers' college, JSU has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the Houston Cole Library serving as a distinctive 13-story landmark. The university maintains strong programs in nursing, education, criminal justice, and emergency management, with the latter being one of the first such programs established in the United States. JSU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Gamecocks, having transitioned from the Ohio Valley Conference to Conference USA in 2023, and provides on-campus housing through traditional residence halls and apartment-style living options.

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Ratings

Jacksonville State University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Jacksonville State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1000/1290
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
GPA 3.43

Acceptance Rate

77.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 20%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$12,894

Out of State Resident Tuition

$23,334

Breakdown

Tuition $12,894
Books and Supplies $970
Other Fees $2,454
Room and Board $9,524
Budget for Other Expenses $3,852
Total One Year Cost $29,694

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

32% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Jacksonville State University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 19% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Education, and 13% in Business.