Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University is a public research university in Jacksonville, Alabama, serving roughly 7,036 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 77.69% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,235 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,894
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,279 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.69% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,036 90.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.72%
- Average SAT Score: 1059
Jacksonville State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Jacksonville State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Jacksonville State University?
Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, AL (ZIP 36265).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Jacksonville State University public or private?
Jacksonville State University is a Public institution.
How much does Jacksonville State University cost?
Published tuition: $12,894 in-state, $23,334 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,279.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,472 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,622 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,343 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,480 |
| $110,001+ | $18,183 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,576.
How hard is it to get into Jacksonville State University?
Admission rate: 77.69%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1059 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Jacksonville State University?
Total enrollment: 7,036 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Jacksonville State University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.72%.
First-year retention: 64.6%.
What do graduates of Jacksonville State University earn?
Median earnings: $40,158 six years after entry; $45,235 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,189.
42.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Jacksonville State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,934 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (240 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (132 completions)
- CIP 520201 (129 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (119 completions)
- Social Work (90 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (87 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (84 completions)
- CIP 510001 (75 completions)
- CIP 430402 (73 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Jacksonville State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.69%; completion rate 54.72%; median earnings $45,235 at 10 years; net price $14,279. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$12,894
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jacksonville State University was $12,894.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,279
2024 Value
In 2024 Jacksonville State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,279.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,116 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,279 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,576 4-Year In-State Tuition
$93,336 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Jacksonville State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Jacksonville State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Jacksonville State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,092 | $13,884 | $16,078 |
| 2014 | $7,092 | $13,884 | $17,974 |
| 2015 | $7,500 | $14,700 | $17,139 |
| 2016 | $7,500 | $14,700 | $17,664 |
| 2017 | $8,166 | $15,582 | $18,074 |
| 2018 | $8,760 | $16,536 | $16,962 |
| 2019 | $11,120 | $20,840 | $15,559 |
| 2020 | $11,120 | $20,840 | $17,523 |
| 2021 | $11,120 | $20,840 | $18,336 |
| 2022 | $11,952 | $21,912 | $11,806 |
| 2023 | $12,426 | $22,716 | $14,850 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.69% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1059
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jacksonville State University in 2024 is 7,036 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.94% 100% Completion Time
54.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.94% of students graduating from Jacksonville State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Jacksonville State University.
Return on Investment
$22,189 Median Student Debt
$45,235 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
691.98% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Jacksonville State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 240 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 132 completions
CIP 52.0201: 129 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 119 completions
Social Work: 90 completions
General Biological Sciences: 87 completions
Culinary Arts and Related Services: 84 completions
CIP 51.0001: 75 completions
CIP 43.0402: 73 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,934 completions
Most popular programs at Jacksonville State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Jacksonville State University graduates.
About
Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, AL, offering 55 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 7,036 students. The admission rate is 77.69%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1059. The institution maintains a 54.72% graduation rate. Approximately 42.60% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 55 distinct degree programs, Jacksonville State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Jacksonville State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $12,894 and average net price is $14,279 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Jacksonville State University?
The admission rate is 77.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Jacksonville State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Jacksonville State University reports midpoint SAT about 1059 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Jacksonville State University earn?
Median earnings are $40,158 six years after entry and $45,235 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jacksonville State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jacksonville State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,189.
How big is Jacksonville State University?
Total enrollment is about 7,036 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Jacksonville State University public or private?
Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, AL.
Is Jacksonville State University an HBCU?
No. Jacksonville State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Jacksonville State University a tribal college?
No. Jacksonville State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Jacksonville State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Jacksonville State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.2%).
Is Jacksonville State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Jacksonville State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.