Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Small suburb

78%Acceptance rate
$14,279Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$45,235Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,189Median debt at graduation
7,036Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$12,894
Out-of-state tuition
$23,334
Total cost of attendance
$24,257
Room & board
$9,524
Books & supplies
$970
Average net price
$14,279

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,472
$30–48k
$12,622
$48–75k
$15,343
$75–110k
$17,480
$110k+
$18,183

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77.7%
Average SAT
1059
SAT reading (25–75%)
500–630
SAT math (25–75%)
500–660
ACT composite (25–75%)
17–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
First-year retention
65%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$40,158
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,235
Median debt (graduates)
$22,189
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
43%
Students with federal loans
44%

Programs: what graduates earn

45 of 86 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing240$68,896$15,330
Computer and Information Sciences, General31$62,795$22,492
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians30$57,466$20,500
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other3$57,351$24,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions33$55,867$20,000
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other—$44,778$27,667
Special Education and Teaching17$42,107$23,086
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods178$41,384$23,000
Accounting and Related Services33$40,541$20,175
Business Administration, Management and Operations62$39,729$25,000
Finance and Financial Management Services35$39,457$15,000
Marketing42$38,458$18,301
English Language and Literature, General17$37,774$22,391
Communication and Media Studies31$35,147$24,375
Social Work48$34,485$25,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections35$33,879$25,783
Biology, General75$33,236$20,896
Music47$32,893$28,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies35$31,303$21,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities104$30,939$25,557
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General29$29,138$25,625
History5$29,057$28,500
Security Science and Technology56$27,926$23,250
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General47$24,692$27,624
Psychology, General33$23,135$25,950
Fine and Studio Arts20$20,826$24,500
Chemistry13$50,599—
Mathematics5$52,365—
Geography and Cartography8$46,817—
Political Science and Government8$58,792—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19$39,962—

Master's degree

Students

Undergraduates
7,036
Graduate students
1,627
Part-time
9%
Women / men
59% / 41%
White
60%
Hispanic
5%
Black
24%
Asian
1%
International
4%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
19:1
Avg faculty salary
$72,666 / year
Full-time faculty
65%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.jsu.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 11% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
  • Family & Consumer Sciences – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Jacksonville State University?

77.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1059 on the SAT.

How much does Jacksonville State University cost?

The average net price after grants is $14,279 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,894 and the full cost of attendance is $24,257.

How much do Jacksonville State University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,235 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.