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Jacksonville State University
Most applicants get into Jacksonville State University — 77.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Jacksonville State University occupies suburban Jacksonville, AL — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other, where graduates median $92,358 four years out. Faculty pay averages $96,888 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,036 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1260 — near the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Jacksonville State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 970–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Jacksonville State University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 540 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Jacksonville State University received 12,008 applications and admitted 9,152 (76.2%), with 1,815 enrolling.
How Jacksonville State University compares
| Jacksonville State University | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.7% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,894 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,235 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Jacksonville State University student earns $45,235 — 2% above the Alabama median of $44,312 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Jacksonville State University prices by residency: $12,894 in-state versus $23,334 out-of-state — a $10,440 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Jacksonville State University enrolls 7,036 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Jacksonville State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
54.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Jacksonville State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Jacksonville State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | $92,358 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $90,850 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,984 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $79,129 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,420 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,025 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,589 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | $57,191 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,874 |
| Mathematics | $52,365 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,404 |
| Security Science and Technology | $50,281 |
| Biology, General | $48,523 |
| History | $48,390 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,830 |
| Music | $47,582 |
| Marketing | $47,514 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,385 |
| Geography and Cartography | $46,817 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,156 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $46,042 |
| Social Work | $45,882 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,769 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,864 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $42,655 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $42,212 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,659 |
| Psychology, General | $39,687 |
Median earnings for these 28 Jacksonville State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,235 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Jacksonville State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Jacksonville State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 77.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Jacksonville State University's acceptance rate?
76.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 9,152 admitted from 12,008 applicants.
How much does Jacksonville State University cost?
In-state tuition is $12,894; out-of-state students pay $23,334. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Jacksonville State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,235 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Huntingdon College — 69.5% admitted
- University of Mobile — 77.9% admitted
- Faulkner University — 73.1% admitted
- Samford University — 82.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.