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Jacksonville State University Science & Tech Programs

Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, AL. A Smaller Suburban Community provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Jacksonville State University Rankings

Jacksonville State University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 60	State — Alabama
Overall Quality	#128 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#982 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Jacksonville State University?

Get in touch with Jacksonville State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Phone:	2567825781
Website:	www.jsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.jsu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.jsu.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Jacksonville State University?

You can apply to Jacksonville State University online at: https://www.jsu.edu/apply_now.html

Jacksonville State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Jacksonville State University

Here’s what Jacksonville State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Jacksonville State University?

Jacksonville State University admits 78%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Jacksonville State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 630. Math scores were between 500 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1000 to 1290. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Jacksonville State University ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Jacksonville State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,115	3,208	78%
Women	7,084	5,493	78%

Can I Afford Jacksonville State University?

The average net price after aid at Jacksonville State University is $14,850. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,440
In-State Fees	$2,454
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,880
Out-of-State Fees	$2,454
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,894
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$23,334

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at Jacksonville State University receive some form of financial aid (1,798 students).

Nearly 80% of students at Jacksonville State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,539 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,088.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Jacksonville State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,226 per year.

Jacksonville State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,691 students enrolled at Jacksonville State University. Jacksonville State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,030 undergraduate students at Jacksonville State University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Jacksonville State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	56
Black or African American	1,518
Hispanic	365
White	4,253
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	302
Non-Resident	224

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Jacksonville State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Alabama	1,277
Georgia	310
Florida	16
Tennessee	13
Mississippi	5

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Jacksonville State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,294 of Jacksonville State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Jacksonville State University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Jacksonville State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	307
Hispanic	45
White	828
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	42
Non-Resident	32

Online Learning at Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

4,778 undergraduate students at Jacksonville State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,430 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 248 students took at least one online class and 928 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Jacksonville State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.