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Jacksonville State University

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Rating

Public

Type

9,766

Students

$19,440

Tuition

55%

Acceptance

#1451

Ranking

Small Suburb

Campus Setting

Jacksonville, AL

700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL 36265

Jacksonville State University is a mid-sized public institution located in Jacksonville, AL ranked 13th in Alabama. It has a total of 8,307 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 54.79% of applicants. Jacksonville State University offers 73 different majors and is best known for its Quality Control and Safety Technologies, Respiratory Care Therapy, and Health and Wellness programs (nationally ranked 15th, 33rd, and 43rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $9,720 for in-state students and $19,440 for those from out-of-state, Jacksonville State University is moderately priced. 41.98% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to generate more or less $35,800 per year, which is 14% less than the national median.
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Cost

$20,840
Above Average

Jacksonville State University

$20,840

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,551

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$23,154

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

55%Acceptance
Average

Jacksonville State University

55%

National

69%
Sat

930 - 1160

1% of students submit

Admissions Yield

27%

ACT

16 - 23

89% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$35

Students

8,307Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

42%

In-state

83%

Female

58%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

14%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
17% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6% Elementary Education and Teaching5% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies72% Others

17% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6% Elementary Education and Teaching

5% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

72% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

17%

292 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

6%

98 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

5%

86 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

5%

79 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

69 Graduates

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

4%

63 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

60 Graduates

Social Work

4%

60 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

3%

46 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors18:118:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

18

Number of Library Books

640,339

Academic Spend per Student

$6,748

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

75%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,700/Year

Jacksonville State University

$28,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,800

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

41%