Jacksonville State University (JSU) was established in 1883 as the Jacksonville State Normal School. It was created to train teachers in the Jacksonville community and surrounding area, and its first graduating class had just four members. The school was initially funded by local taxpayers, but eventually received funding from the state legislature. This allowed for an expansion of the curriculum, and in 1922 the school changed its name to Jacksonville State Teachers College. During this time, enrollment increased significantly, as did student activities such as athletics and clubs. In 1957, JSU was granted full university status and changed its name to Jacksonville State University.

Since then, JSU has continued to grow and develop academically and athletically. In 1965, it became a part of the newly formed Alabama College System and began offering graduate degrees for the first time. Over the years, many new academic programs have been added including those in engineering technology, nursing, business administration and other professional fields of study. Additionally, JSU has seen great success in athletics with over 25 NCAA Division I championships won by various teams since 1993. As of 2020, JSU has an enrollment of over 8500 students who represent 47 states and 44 countries around the world. The university also boasts a strong alumni network with over 50 thousand members living around the world! Check LAWSCHOOLSINUSA for a list of law schools in Idaho.

Jacksonville State University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Jacksonville State University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Jacksonville State University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Jacksonville State University has an acceptance rate of 79%, which is slightly higher than the national average. The university has a total enrollment of around 8,000 students, with an undergraduate population of almost 6,500. About 60% of the students are from Alabama and the rest come from other states and countries. The most popular majors at Jacksonville State University are Business Administration, Education, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Sciences. In terms of gender distribution, the university has a roughly equal population of male and female students. The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.4 on a 4-point scale and the average SAT score is 1080. Additionally, there are several merit scholarships available to incoming freshman that can help cover tuition costs. JSU also offers numerous financial aid packages such as grants and loans to help cover additional educational expenses.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	84%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	84%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	2,794
Female applicants	1,542
Male applicants	1,252
Applicants accepted	2,348
Female applicants accepted	1,311
Male applicants accepted	1,037
Freshman enrollment	1,272
Female freshman enrollment	696
Male freshman enrollment	576
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School Rank

Freshman students submitting high school class standing

74%

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	61%
Average high school GPA	3.1
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	19%
SAT Critical Reading average score	482
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	420-540
SAT Math average score	487
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	430-510
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	89%
Average ACT Composite score	21
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	18-24
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	17-23
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	18-25