Jacksonville State University: Review & Facts

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Jacksonville State University is a medium four-year, public school with 9,635 students enrolled. This school was established in 1883 and is the only institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

At Jacksonville State University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
53
Jacksonville State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Jacksonville State University student retention rate is relatively low at 66% (close to Alabama average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at Jacksonville State University is low: 49%. Around 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Jacksonville State University is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high - around $20,000 annually. The additional fees at Jacksonville State University beyond tuition are approximately $2,000; which comes to a total of $22,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Jacksonville State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 12,570 applications were submitted and 9,863 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Jacksonville State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Jacksonville State University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Jacksonville State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Jacksonville State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,700 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $4,000 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Jacksonville State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Jacksonville State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Jacksonville State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, Alabama
36265, USA
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