Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1883Small suburbSEVP certified

About

Jacksonville State University (JSU or Jax State) is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State offers programs of study in six academic schools leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees in addition to certificate programs and continuing education opportunities. The university was founded as Jacksonville State Normal School, and in 1930, the name changed to Jacksonville State Teachers College, and again in 1957, to Jacksonville State College. The university began operating under its current name in 1966. JSU has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students, with nearly 500 faculty members (more than 300 of whom are full-time). It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$23,814
Estimated total for international students: US$39,008
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$13,224
Total cost for in-state students: US$28,418

Net price calculatorjsu.clearcostcalculator.com

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 7,036
Graduate students: 1,292
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 19 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 78%
SAT: Reading and writing 500–630 · Maths 500–660
ACT: 17–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 48%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$51,004

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (88)

Bachelor's degrees41 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHomeland SecurityIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees28 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralGeography and CartographyHistoryHomeland SecurityLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Educational Administration and SupervisionHomeland SecurityRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Undergraduate certificates3 subjects

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyGeography and CartographySociology

Graduate certificates12 subjects

Education, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel Services

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.