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Jacksonville State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,564
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jacksonville State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Jacksonville State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Jacksonville State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Jacksonville State is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Alabama is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jacksonville State is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Jacksonville State is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Jacksonville State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,120

Cost of attendance at Jacksonville State University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,840

Cost of attendance at Jacksonville State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Jacksonville State University received on average $8,488 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,488
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 663 51% $5,200 $3,447,429
Other Federal Grant 1,103 86% $3,722 $4,105,025
State Grant/Scholarships 292 23% $2,312 $674,998
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,268 98% $4,765 $6,042,103
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,275 99% $8,488 $10,822,126

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jacksonville State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Jacksonville State University students is 49.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.3%.

49.7%

  • asian 50.0% 4 students
  • African American 37.6% 64 students
  • white 52.7% 397 students
  • unknown 57.6% 19 students
  • hispanic 56.2% 9 students
  • International Students 31.4% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Jacksonville State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jacksonville State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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