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About Jacksonville State University

public masters universityhealth sciences focusaccessible admissionseducation and nursing programs

Jacksonville State University is a public university in Jacksonville, AL, known for its public masters university, health sciences focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 78%, Jax st is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,941 students each year. Jax st is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1220, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Jax st offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $4,174 per year; the sticker price of $32,353 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Jacksonville State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

78%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1085
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1220 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 16 – 23

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Jacksonville State University

Financial Aid
JSU awards automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and test scores, so make sure your application clearly reflects your academic record because there is no separate scholarship application required for most awards.
Application Strategy
JSU has strong programs in nursing, criminal justice, and education, so if you are targeting one of those fields, note your specific major interest clearly on your application since some programs have additional requirements or limited seats.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Jacksonville State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$12.5k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$12.6k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$15.3k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$17.5k
110k+~$32k/yr$18.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,918
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

60%White
24%Black / African American
5%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
4%International
2%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender41% Men · 59% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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