States: Alabama
Jacksonville State University Overview
Jacksonville State University is a public 4-year higher education institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs and operates as a comprehensive research and teaching university with both on-campus and distance education options.
General Institutional Information
General information: (256) 782-5781
Website: www.jsu.edu/
Type: 4-year, Public
Awards offered:
Less than one year certificate
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship
Doctor’s degree – professional practice
Campus setting: Suburb: Small
Campus housing: Yes
Student population: 9,955 (8,663 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio: 19 to 1
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Admissions
Admissions Overview
The university operates a moderately selective admissions process with a high acceptance rate and considers academic preparation, GPA, and standardized test scores (optional in many cases). Applicants can apply online through the official portal.
Mission Statement
Jacksonville State University provides academic, professional, and research-focused education designed to support workforce development, innovation, and regional growth.
Special Learning Opportunities
Undergraduate and graduate distance education programs
Army ROTC
Study abroad opportunities
Undergraduate research (co-curricular)
Teacher certification programs (below postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic and career counseling
Employment services
Job placement support
On-campus childcare services
Students registered with disability services (Fall 2023): 8%
Dual enrollment high school students (2023–2024): 1,268
Carnegie Classification
Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-Time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Category 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 % change In-state tuition and fees $11,120 $11,952 $12,426 $12,894 3.8% Out-of-state tuition and fees $20,840 $21,912 $22,716 $23,334 2.7% Books and supplies $1,196 $998 $998 $970 -2.8% Food & housing (on campus) $8,320 $8,640 $8,894 $9,524 7.1% Other expenses (on campus) $1,997 $2,400 $2,506 $3,852 53.7% Food & housing (off campus) $9,927 $9,972 $10,728 $11,754 9.6% Other expenses (off campus) $2,680 $3,318 $3,530 $5,480 55.2%
Total Expenses
Category 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 % change In-state On Campus $22,633 $23,990 $24,824 $27,240 9.7% In-state Off Campus $24,923 $26,240 $27,682 $31,098 12.3% In-state Off Campus with Family $17,128 $16,268 $16,954 $19,344 14.1% Out-of-state On Campus $32,353 $33,950 $35,114 $37,680 7.3% Out-of-state Off Campus $34,643 $36,200 $37,972 $41,538 9.4% Out-of-state Off Campus with Family $26,848 $26,228 $27,244 $29,784 9.3%
Graduate Tuition (2024-2025)
In-state tuition: $10,272
In-state fees: $1,216
Out-of-state tuition: $16,704
Out-of-state fees: $1,216
Tuition Plans
Tuition payment plan: Available
Tuition guarantee plan: Not available
Prepaid tuition plan: Not available
Promise program: Not available
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Financial Aid (2023–2024)
Full-time beginning students:
Students receiving aid: 1,796 (100%)
Grant/scholarship aid: 1,794 (100%), $17,805,632 total, $9,925 avg
Federal grants: 1,007 (56%), $6,276,961 total
Pell Grants: 1,007 (56%), $6,143,641 total
State/local grants: 431 (24%), $980,203 total
Institutional grants: 1,792 (100%), $10,548,468 total
Student loans: 1,023 (57%), $8,063,524 total
All Undergraduate Students
Grant aid recipients: 6,185 (88%), $56,591,992 total
Pell Grants: 3,564 (51%), $21,710,544 total
Federal student loans: 3,705 (53%), $30,475,633 total
Net Price
Average Net Price
Year Net Price 2021-2022 $11,953 2022-2023 $14,511 2023-2024 $14,221
Net Price by Income
Income 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 $0–30,000 $10,190 $13,268 $12,472 $30,001–48,000 $11,219 $13,842 $12,622 $48,001–75,000 $12,835 $16,202 $15,343 $75,001–110,000 $15,037 $18,157 $17,480 $110,001+ $15,912 $18,079 $18,183
Enrollment Data (Fall 2024)
Total enrollment: 9,955
Undergraduate: 8,663
Graduate: 1,292
Transfer-in students: 526
Attendance Status (Undergraduate)
Full-time: 76%
Part-time: 24%
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
White: 60%
Black: 22%
Hispanic: 5%
Asian: 1%
Two or more races: 4%
Unknown: 4%
Nonresident: 3%
Distance Education
Fully online: 17%
Hybrid: 55%
On-campus only: 28%
Admissions
Application fee: $35
Applicants (2024): 11,199
Admission rate: 78%
Enrollment yield: 20%
SAT/ACT (Enrolled Students)
SAT EBRW: 500–630
SAT Math: 500–660
ACT Composite: 17–24
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention (Bachelor’s Students)
Full-time: 65%
Part-time: 18%
Graduation Outcomes
Overall graduation rate: 55%
Transfer-out rate: 26%
Bachelor’s Degree Completion
Programs and Majors
Major Academic Areas
Business Administration (81 bachelor completions, 48 master)
Biology (65 bachelor, 17 master)
Nursing (206 bachelor completions)
Education programs (Elementary, Secondary, Special Education)
Computer Science (27 bachelor, 5 master)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety programs
Health Sciences (Respiratory Care, Public Health, Nursing Practice)
Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Engineering Technology fields
Arts, Music, Communication programs
Veteran and Military Services
Yellow Ribbon Program participation
Credit for military training available
Dedicated veteran support office
Student veteran organization
GI Bill beneficiaries: 92 undergraduates
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Division I-FBS Programs
Men’s and Women’s sports include:
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Track & Field
Volleyball
Golf
Tennis
Softball
Beach Volleyball
Bowling
Rifle
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Programmatic Accreditation
Nursing programs (CCNE accredited)
Dietetics program accredited by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Teacher education programs (legacy accreditation status noted)
Campus Safety
Crime Statistics (2019–2021)
Reported incidents include property crimes, assault cases, and VAWA-related offenses
No murder or negligent manslaughter reported
Housing Safety Data
Separate housing-based reporting included similar categories with slightly lower incident counts than total campus reporting.
Cohort Default Rates
Year Default Rate 2019 2.4% 2020 0.0% 2021 0.0%
