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Jacksonville State University is a public university established in the year 1883. The campus is spread across an area of 459 acres and consists of more than 55 buildings. In 2008, the university celebrated its 125th anniversary. JSU offers a variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study through the following academic divisions:
Jacksonville State's athletics teams are nicknamed the Gamecocks. It is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference in Division I and falls under the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly I-AA, category in football.
Jacksonville State is in a small suburb, in Jacksonville, AL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Jacksonville State earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching and family and social work.
Jacksonville State does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 385 to 500 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 380 and 490.
Some professors at Jacksonville State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 9,077 students (7,583 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at Jacksonville State belong to the Ohio Valley Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
General Phone: (256) 782-5781
http://www.jsu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 601 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, education, health teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 178 | history, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, political science, geography, economics, foreign language and literature |
| Business and Management | 168 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 165 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 162 | social service professions, social work, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 66 | biology, chemistry |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | engineering technician, electronics tech, occupational safety tech, manufacturing tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Media | 30 | radio and television |
| Music | 27 | music |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | parks and recreation studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Jacksonville State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,052 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 434 | 23 |
| Post-master's certificate | 126 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 29 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Jacksonville State had a total enrollment of 9,077 students (7,583 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 53% |
| (Foreign Students) | 47% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 70% |
| Georgia | 24% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Jacksonville State offers campus housing for 1,621 of its 7,583 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,452 | 2,964 | 86% | 1,299 | 44% |
| Men | 1,556 | 1,323 | 85% | 608 | 46% |
| Women | 1,896 | 1,641 | 87% | 691 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 385 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 19% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,120 |
| Room and board | $ 4,215 |
| Room charge | $ 2,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,465 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,503 |
Financial Aid:
Jacksonville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102000)
Jacksonville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 65 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 25 | $93,881 | 4 | $89,897 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $93,670 | 6 | $85,950 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $80,711 | 17 | $77,605 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $64,763 | 22 | $61,523 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $54,662 | 34 | $50,310 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $45,508 | 65 | $44,028 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 152 | $62,239 | 138 | $52,501 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 99 | 252 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Track | 8 | 21 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 65 | 86 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jacksonville State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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