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Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama 36265

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Jacksonville State University is a public institution in Jacksonville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1055, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,235 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,850.

Established
1883
Motto
The friendliest campus in the South.
Type
Public university
Conference
Conference USA

Campus Visits

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76%Acceptance
1055SAT Avg
7,030Students
19:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$45,235Earnings 10yr
$14,850Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Jacksonville State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1055

Reading & WritingMid: 535
490620
MathMid: 590
480640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1055

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,426
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,716
Room & Board$8,894
Books & Supplies$998
Total Cost of Attendance$23,422
Average Net Price$14,850
Median Debt at Graduation$22,189
Monthly Payment (10yr)$235

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,268
$30–48K$13,842
$48–75K$16,202
$75–110K$18,157
$110K+$18,079

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,850

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

51

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (77)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,030
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 25%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.1%
Freshman Retention64.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,158
8 Years$43,146
10 Years$45,235

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,500
Men
$43,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Gamecocks

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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