School Information

24.2
Total Cost $16,378
Total Enrollment 9,351
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 20 : 1

Jacksonville State University

http://www.jsu.edu/
700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama 36265
(256) 782-5781

Jacksonville State University is a public, comprehensive teaching institution that provides educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population. As a student-centered university, Jacksonville State University strives to balance academic challenges with a range of support services for students’ academic, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, Jacksonville State University seeks to produce broadly educated graduates with skills for employment, citizenship, and life-long learning. As a comprehensive university, Jacksonville State University supports scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Jacksonville State University, 83.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 51.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,531), and 62% receive loans ($6,110 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,254. Off campus it is around $8,898.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Jacksonville State University is $10,224 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Jacksonville State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,992
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $9,984
Tuition Graduate in State $6,576
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,152
Living Costs
Jacksonville State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,378
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $21,370
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,774
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,876
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $26,766
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,868
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,919 people applied to Jacksonville State University. Of the applicants, 88.0% were admitted (86.0% male & 89.0% female ) and 49.0% accepted (50.0% male and 48.0% female)

Of the 7,884 undergraduate students at Jacksonville State University, 24.0% are part-time. A majority (77.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 80.0% of the 1,467 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     74.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     68.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     43.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     17.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     35.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-231-5291
Admissions Office Email info@jsu.edu
Admissions Office Address 700 Pelham Road North Jacksonville, AL 36265
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.jsu.edu/admissions/transfer.html
Admissions Website http://www.jsu.edu/admissions/index.html
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Jacksonville State University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 500
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 510
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 22
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
 
Jacksonville State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 54 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54 10
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 180 17
Accounting 38
Business Administration and Management, General 59 17
Finance, General 28
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 55
Communication, journalism, and related programs 32
Radio and Television 32
Computer and information sciences and support services 17 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 17 4
Education 127 182 241
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 49
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 19 15
Education, General 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 122 27
Educational/Instructional Media Design 3 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 101 56
Health Teacher Education 4
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 22 50
Reading Teacher Education 8
Secondary Education and Teaching 26 12
Special Education and Teaching, General 10 17
Engineering technologies/technicians 21 2
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 3
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 3 2
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 8
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 7
English language and literature/letters 28 8
English Language and Literature, General 28 8
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 33
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 33
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 4 207 17
Nursing, Other 4 17
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 207
History 25 11
History, General 25 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 29 9
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 29 9
Mathematics and statistics 13 3
Mathematics, General 13 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 10
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 10
Physical sciences 10
Chemistry, General 10
Psychology 37 7
Psychology, General 37 7
Public administration and social service professions 32 79 64
Public Administration 32
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 32 32 32
Social Work 47
Security and protective services 76 12
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 76 12
Social sciences 52
Economics, General 10
Geography 7
Political Science and Government, General 15
Sociology 20
Visual and performing arts 50 3
Art/Art Studies, General 19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
Music, General 20 3
 
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