Jacksonville State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2686 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 |
| #836 of 1,011 | For Special Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 8,310
- Graduates
- 1,322
- 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 78% 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 | 78% | 78% | 79% |
| Applicants | 12,570 | 4,480 | 8,090 |
| Admissions | 9,863 | 3,505 | 6,358 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,911 | 788 | 1,123 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 30 | 13 | 17 |
4,484 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,087 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
112 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Jacksonville State University are 940-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,025 or 53%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Jacksonville State University are 16-23 (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 | 5993 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2282 (24%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1027 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 194 (2%) |
| Asian | 61 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.2%) |
| Hispanic | 19 (0.2%) |
| 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
- $10,123
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,990 | $9,840 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,990 | $9,840 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,950 | $19,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,962 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $1,962 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,962 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,652 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,400 |
| Room charge | $4,000 |
| Meal charge | $3,400 |
Jacksonville State University majors
Jacksonville State University has granted 1,415 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 492 master's across 28 programs, and 43 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 | 295 | 37 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 105 | 36 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 | 41 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 106 | 6 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 31 | 54 | 7 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 73 | 15 | |
| Social Work | 44 | 37 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 66 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 55 | ||
| Music, General | 45 | 8 | |
| Communication, General | 46 | ||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 45 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | 12 | |
| Nursing Practice | 36 | ||
| Psychology, General | 36 | ||
| Accounting | 35 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | 18 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 | 12 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | 20 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | 5 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 26 | 3 | |
| History, General | 23 | 5 | |
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 28 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 25 | ||
| Finance, General | 25 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 23 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 23 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 19 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 16 | ||
| Public Administration | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,415 | 492 | 43 |
Jacksonville State University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 43% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Jacksonville State University has published 1,413 scientific papers with 14,292 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Philosophy, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 42 |
| 1992 | 22 | 36 |
| 1993 | 21 | 55 |
| 1994 | 37 | 88 |
| 1995 | 20 | 53 |
| 1996 | 21 | 93 |
| 1997 | 12 | 86 |
| 1998 | 14 | 98 |
| 1999 | 10 | 100 |
| 2000 | 28 | 121 |
| 2001 | 24 | 164 |
| 2002 | 30 | 154 |
| 2003 | 34 | 183 |
| 2004 | 27 | 199 |
| 2005 | 25 | 238 |
| 2006 | 37 | 257 |
| 2007 | 40 | 299 |
| 2008 | 31 | 333 |
| 2009 | 52 | 436 |
| 2010 | 37 | 500 |
| 2011 | 32 | 498 |
| 2012 | 35 | 536 |
| 2013 | 58 | 635 |
| 2014 | 65 | 714 |
| 2015 | 28 | 720 |
| 2016 | 59 | 720 |
| 2017 | 41 | 611 |
| 2018 | 45 | 764 |
| 2019 | 64 | 796 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1034 |
| 2021 | 71 | 1024 |
| 2022 | 81 | 1095 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1090 |
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
- songwritersingerradio personalitymusiciancomposer
- 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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 of Alabama. Rogers served as the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee from 2021 to 2023 and as the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee from 2019 to 2021.
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Eric Davis
- Occupations
- player of American footballjournalist
- Biography
-
Eric Wayne Davis is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Davis was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft. He played in NFL seasons from 1990 to 2002.
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 | 1,079 |
| 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 |