Jacksonville State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2714 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #759 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #697 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #915 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 8,378
- Graduates
- 1,294
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- jsu.edu
Jacksonville State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Jacksonville State University has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 74% | 77% |
| Applicants | 12,008 | 4,376 | 7,632 |
| Admissions | 9,152 | 3,242 | 5,910 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,798 | 752 | 1,046 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 4 | 13 |
4,855 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,165 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Jacksonville State University are 970-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
824 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Jacksonville State University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5941 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2162 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 455 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 386 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 340 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 266 (3%) |
| Asian | 79 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,826
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,290 | $10,128 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,290 | $10,128 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,580 | $16,464 |
| Fee in-district | $2,136 | $1,176 |
| Fee in-state | $2,136 | $1,176 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,136 | $1,176 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,607 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,028 |
| Room charge | $4,080 |
| Meal charge | $3,948 |
Jacksonville State University majors
Jacksonville State University has granted 1,409 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 515 master's across 28 programs, and 38 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Jacksonville State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 240 | 37 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 110 | 38 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 61 | 73 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 104 | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 68 | 28 | |
| Social Work | 48 | 41 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 24 | 56 | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 70 | 8 | |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 55 | ||
| Music, General | 47 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | 15 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 47 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | 27 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | 14 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 42 | ||
| Finance, General | 35 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 35 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 35 | ||
| Accounting | 33 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Communication, General | 31 | ||
| Psychology, General | 30 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | 12 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 28 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 21 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 20 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 16 | ||
| History, General | 5 | 10 | |
| Public Administration | 15 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | 4 | |
| Geography | 7 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,409 | 515 | 38 |
Jacksonville State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 46% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Jacksonville State University has published 1,623 scientific papers with 21,580 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Philosophy, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 23 | 39 |
| 1993 | 23 | 55 |
| 1994 | 38 | 94 |
| 1995 | 23 | 65 |
| 1996 | 23 | 107 |
| 1997 | 15 | 91 |
| 1998 | 18 | 110 |
| 1999 | 9 | 118 |
| 2000 | 28 | 140 |
| 2001 | 25 | 205 |
| 2002 | 30 | 189 |
| 2003 | 33 | 214 |
| 2004 | 28 | 237 |
| 2005 | 28 | 273 |
| 2006 | 39 | 295 |
| 2007 | 46 | 362 |
| 2008 | 37 | 422 |
| 2009 | 56 | 536 |
| 2010 | 42 | 622 |
| 2011 | 41 | 651 |
| 2012 | 40 | 710 |
| 2013 | 62 | 914 |
| 2014 | 73 | 987 |
| 2015 | 31 | 1016 |
| 2016 | 66 | 1054 |
| 2017 | 51 | 967 |
| 2018 | 59 | 1100 |
| 2019 | 70 | 1205 |
| 2020 | 96 | 1582 |
| 2021 | 89 | 1595 |
| 2022 | 87 | 1705 |
| 2023 | 76 | 1688 |
| 2024 | 54 | 1609 |
Jacksonville State University alumni
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Danny Willett
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
-
Daniel John Willett is an English professional golfer who plays on the European Tour. In April 2016, he won his first major championship at the 2016 Masters Tournament, becoming only the second Englishman to achieve the feat and the first European in 17 years to win at Augusta National.
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Randy Owen
- Occupations
- composermusicianradio personalitysingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Randy Yeuell Owen is an American country musician. He is best known for his role as the lead singer of Alabama, a country rock band that saw tremendous mainstream success throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Alabama became the most successful band in country music, releasing over 20 gold and platinum records, dozens of number 1 singles, and selling over 75 million records during their career. Owen also maintains a career as a solo performer. He released his solo debut One on One in late 2008 and charted two singles from it.
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Mike D. Rogers
- Enrolled in Jacksonville State University
- In 1981 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- In 1984 graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Michael Dennis Rogers is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 3rd congressional district since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. Rogers is the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee where he served as the Ranking Member from 2021 to 2023 and as the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee from 2019 to 2021.
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Tomoko Akane
- Enrolled in Jacksonville State University
- Graduated with Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Occupations
- judgeprosecutorprofessordiplomat
- Biography
-
Tomoko Akane is a Japanese jurist and current judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Japan, as well as the president of the court.
General info
| Alternative names | JSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Motto | The friendliest campus in the South |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,091 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 Pelham Road North Jacksonville, Alabama, 36265 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 2567825781 |