Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville , Alabama , United States
- Founded: 1883
- Establishment: University
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 9540
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University (JSU) is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State offers programs of study in six academic schools leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees in addition to certificate programs and continuing education opportunities. In the Fall semester of 2011, JSU began offering the school's first doctoral degree, Doctor of Science in Emergency Management. In 2016, the university gained approval to offer its second doctorate, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
The university was founded as Jacksonville State Normal School, and in 1930, the name changed to Jacksonville State Teachers College, and again in 1957, to Jacksonville State College. The university began operating as Jacksonville State University in 1966.
JSU currently has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students, with nearly 500 faculty members (more than 320 of whom are full-time). Jacksonville State's Business School was ranked within the nation's 90th percentile by the Princeton Review. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In addition, 40 academic programs (79% of programs that can be accredited) earned specialized programmatic accreditations. These programs include business, education, applied engineering, nursing, social work, drama, art, music, computer science, family and consumer science, and communication.
Important Facts
Why JSU?
International students are an important part of campus life at Jacksonville State University. Over 120 international students from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and the Middle East, are enrolled here. Students are represented in University affairs through the International Student Organization, and through a seat in Student Government Council. International students and their cultures are formally recognized each year through International Week activities on campus. Informally, international students are involved in sports (especially soccer, tennis, and golf teams), student professional organizations, and clubs.
The University strives to provide an environment in which international students can easily learn more about American society, and in which students from Alabama can learn about other societies. Jacksonville State University has shown a long commitment to an international environment on campus with the establishment in 1946 of one of the first International House Programs in the country. Today it continues in this tradition.
Here are additional facts that we hope will help you choose JSU as the destination of your higher education.
Quality: JSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and its various programs are all recognized by their respective accrediting bodies.
Small Class Size: The average student-to-faculty ratio is 19 students to 1 faculty member, ensuring a great deal of personal interaction and an engaging learning experience.
Location: The university campus is very beautiful and large, spread over 459 acres in the picturesque city of Jacksonville. This quiet and safe city allows students to focus on their studies as well as enjoy the wholesome student life that the university campus offers.
Affordability: JSU offers an opportunity to students from around the world, who are price conscious, the opportunity to study at a very affordable cost.
Scholarship Opportunity: JSU offers many scholarships that international students can qualify for.
Internship- Internships and Cooperative training are available and highly encouraged.
Ranking / Awards
University Recognition
- Tied for No. 38 among Top Public Schools in the South by US News & World Report (2022)
- Tied for No. 77 among Best Regional Universities in the South by US News & World Report (2022)
- Ranked No. 91 in the South among Top Performers on Social Mobility by US News & World Report (2022)
- Ranked No. 8 among “Best Colleges in Alabama” by Niche.com for (2022)
- Ranked No. 10 in "Best Colleges in Alabama" Out of All Public and Private Colleges and Universities by Intelligent.com (2021)
- Ranked No. 21 in "Most Affordable Master's Degree Programs" by Intelligent.com (2021)
- Ranked No. 50 in "Best Master's Degree Programs" by Intelligent.com (2021)
- Ranked No. 62 in the "Best Regional Universities" by US News & World Report (2020)
- Ranked No. 27 in the "Top Public Schools Among Regional Universities in the South" by US News & World Report (2020)
- Ranked No. 80 in the "Top Performers on Social Mobility Among Regional Universities in the South" by US News & World Report (2020)
- Ranked No. 7 in the "Best Online Colleges in Alabama" by ValueColleges.com (2020)
- Ranked No. 107 in the "Best Colleges for Veterans" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 6 in the "Best Online Colleges in Alabama" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 172 in the "Best Public Colleges and Universities" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 62 in the "Best Regional Universities: South" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 13 in the "Best Colleges and Universities in Alabama" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 14 in the "Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees" by OnlineU.org (2019)
- Ranked No. 25 in the "Most Affordable Online Graduate Programs" by GreatValueColleges.com (2019)
- Ranked No. 7 in the "Top Public Universities in Alabama" by Niche.com (2019)
- Named in the "Best Value Schools in Alabama" by OnlineSchoolsCenter.com (2019)
- Ranked No. 15 in the "Most Affordable Bachelor's Degrees in Alabama" by AffordableSchools.net (2019)
- Named in the "Best Southern Universities" by College Choice (2018)
- Ranked No. 8 in the "Best 4-Year Colleges in Alabama" by Schools.com (2018)
- Ranked No. 8 in the "Alabama's Top Affordable Online Colleges" by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (2018)
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- 700 Pelham Rd N Jacksonville, AL
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Campus Information
Main campus
The JSU main campus has a 459-acre (1.9 km2) campus with 59 buildings in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama. With this campus being the flagship campus for Jacksonville State, it offers large educational facilities, university housing and residence, on-campus dining, student centers, Greek housing, athletic facilities, student health and wellness facilities, administration offices, study centers, an international housing program, and an on-campus bookstore.
Little River Canyon Center campus
The Little River Canyon Center campus opened to the public in 2009, and is a Jacksonville State University building located in Fort Payne, Alabama that adjoins the Little River Canyon National Preserve. A portion is leased to the National Park Service and the staff of the Little River Canyon National Preserve with a facility that features a Grand Hall, HD movie theater, gift shop, natural history library, exhibits, classrooms, back deck, outdoor amphitheater and trails for both education and adventure.
McClellan campus
The Jacksonville State University Higher Education Consortium was established in 2003, and it houses two state schools: Jacksonville State University–McClellan Center, and Gadsden State Community College–McClellan Campus. Since 2005, the McClellan Center Building 3181 has been home to the Institute of Emergency Preparedness, In-Service, and the Northeast Alabama Police Academy.
Programs Offered
Accounting (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art History Concentration - Bachelor Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art, Ceramics Concentration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art, Drawing Concentration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art, Graphic Design Concentration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art, Painting Concentration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art, Photography Concentration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art, Printmaking Concentration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Art, Studio Art Concentration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.A. in Biology - General Biology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.A. in Political Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.A. or B.S. in Sociology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Applied Electronics Engineering
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Applied Manufacturing Engineering - Design and Automation
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Applied Manufacturing Engineering - Manufacturing Management
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Biology - Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Biology - Ecology and Environmental Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Biology - Marine Biology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Biology - Organismal Biology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Chemistry - Applied Chemistry
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Chemistry - Medicinal Chemistry
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Chemistry with an American Chemical Society Certification
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Exercise Science & Wellness
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Geography
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Geography - Geospatial Technology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Respiratory Therapy
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Respiratory Therapy- RRT to BSRT
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S. in Sport Management and Recreation Studies
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
B.S.E. - Elementary/Early Childhood Education
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Health Concentration
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Biology - Master of Science
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Business Economics (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Business Marketing Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
CIS, Data Science Concentration - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
CIS, Information Assurance Concentration - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
CIS, Web Development Concentration - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Communication - Digital Journalism (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Communication - Digital Media Production (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Communication - Public Relations and Advertising (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Computer Information Systems - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Computer Science (General) - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Criminal Justice - Master of Science
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
English - Creative Writing (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
English - Literature (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
English - Professional Writing (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Family and Consumer Sciences - Child Development (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Family and Consumer Sciences - Community Nutrition (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Family and Consumer Sciences - Dietetics (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Family and Consumer Sciences - Hospitality and Culinary Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Family and Consumer Sciences - Human Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Family and Consumer Sciences - Merchandising (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Film - Bachelor of Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Finance (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Foreign Language- French (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Foreign Language- Spanish (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Forensic Investigation - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Game Development - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
General Music, Vocal-Choral Concentration - Master of Arts
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
General Music, Vocal-Choral Concentration - Master of Arts
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Health & Physical Education, BSE (Dual Certification)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
History (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
History (Master of Arts)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 24600 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Industrial Leadership (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Information Assurance - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Integrated Studies (BA)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Integrated Studies (MA)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Management: Entrepreneurship (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Management: Human Resource Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Management: Information Management/E-Commerce (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Marketing (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Master in Athletic Training
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 52000 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Master of Social Work
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 48000 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Mathematics (General) - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Mathematics (Master of Science)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Mathematics (Traditional) - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music - General Music (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music - Instrumental Performance (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music - Jazz Performance (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music - Piano Performance (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music - Vocal Performance (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music Education - Instrumental (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music Education - Vocal (Bachelor of Arts)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music Education P-12 (Instrumental) - Master of Arts
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music Education P-12 (Vocal-Choral) - Master of Arts
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music Education P-12 Alternative Class A (Instrumental) - Master of Arts
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Music Education P-12 Alternative Class A (Vocal-Choral) - Master of Arts
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Nursing - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Nursing - RN-BSN STEP
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Occupational Safety and Health Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Psychology - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Public Administration - Administrative Management (MPA)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 15600 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Public Administration - Criminal Justice (MPA)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 15600 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Public Administration - Political Science (MPA)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 15600 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Secondary Education - Business Marketing Education 6-12 (Master of Science in Education)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Secondary Education - Business Marketing Education 6-12 Alternative Class A (Master of Science in Education)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49200 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Secondary Education - English Language Arts 6-12 (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Secondary Education - General Science 6-12 (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Secondary Education - General Social Studies 6-12 (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Secondary Education - Mathematics 6-12 (Bachelor of Science in Education)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Social Work - Bachelor of Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Theatre, Performance Concentration- Bachelor of Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Theatre, Production Concentration- Bachelor of Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79800 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days
Visual Communication Design (MFA)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 48000 USD
- Application Fee 35 USD
- Average processing time 25 days