Jacksonville State University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Infrastructure

The main campus, which serves as Jacksonville State's flagship campus, is home to several cutting-edge academic and athletic facilities alongside a variety of residence halls. All students have accommodation options on campus.

The campus also includes every essential amenity, including

• Dining Services
• Parking Enforcement  
• Housing Tours
• Mail Services Health Services
• Student Organizations
• Athletics

The institution's official library, the Houston Cole Library, provides various resources to the JSU community. The library prioritizes academic excellence with an equal focus on high-quality research and nationwide resource exchange. The institution also features a bookstore, which serves as the central location for all supplies and equipment.  

The research conducted at Jacksonville State University is highly regarded. The institute's research facilities give professors and students access to a variety of diverse research possibilities. Here are some research centers at JSU:

• Center for Economic Development and Business Research
• George E. Whitesel Multimedia Lab
• Dr. Dempsey's Social/Personality Lab
• McGee Center for Physics and Chemistry
• Nursing Skills Lab

Lastly, English is the primary language of instruction at the university.

Academics

The Jacksonville State University's admission process is live three times a year—at the beginning of the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Students must fill out an electronic application form to seek admission to Jacksonville State University. Except for those returning or applying for dual enrollment at JSU, first-time applicants must pay a $35 application fee.

Jacksonville State University's general admission requirements are as follows:

• The minimum GPA standards for high school range from 2.00 to 4.00
• Average ACT Composite score of 20 or above, or an SAT score of 1030
• More than 24 credits are necessary for transfer students. If not available, the institution will take your school and college work into account. Additionally, you need to have a JSU-calculated cumulative GPA of at least 2.00
• A 3.0 high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 26 are the minimal prerequisites for early admission
• A minimum grade point average of 2.00/4.00 (on a US scale) is needed for international applicants. Additionally, the applicant must submit an IELTS score of at least 5.5 to demonstrate their ability in the English language

Jacksonville State University's acceptance rate is 55%. This means that 55 applications out of every 100 get admission into the institution.

Courses

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has granted Jacksonville State University accreditation to grant bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees.

Students can choose from a variety of courses at the university. The entire catalog lists the prerequisites for every course and is available on the university website.

The following are the six departments into which the courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels are divided:

• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Industry
• Education and Professional Studies
• Health Professions and Wellness
• Science and Mathematics
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Thirty-six semester hours of credits are required for most degrees per year, which must be from 300-level or higher courses. Irrespective of what category the candidates were admitted under or what credits they may have transferred, they must earn credit at Jacksonville State University. These include at least 12 hours of advanced work in their primary subject or teaching field area and 6 hours of advanced work in their minor subject per semester.

The following is the college academic schedule for Fall 2022:

• August 24: Classes begin
• August 30: Last day to drop a class and receive refunds
• October 12: Final examinations
• December 16: Semester ends/ Degree conferral

Some of the significant additions include:

• September 5: Labor Day
• November 8: Election Day
• November 21-25: Thanksgiving break
• December 26: Christmas

Extracurriculars and Diversity

The university has approximately 9,500 students on campus, and 149 international students admitted in 2021 represent 44 different nations. In terms of gender diversification, JSU's student community includes 68% women and 32% men in graduate courses, compared to 60% women and 40% men enrolled in undergraduate courses. This highlights the diverse learning environment at the university. 

Students can participate in various student organizations, fraternities, and sororities, such as:

• Collegiate Recovery Community
• Anime and Cosplay Club
• Ballroom Dance Club
• Criminal Analysis Club
• Full Spectrum (LGBTQ)
• The radio station
• Chanticleer—the campus newspaper

The university also offers students 17 sports, including basketball, cycling, football, golf, and volleyball.

Career/ Professional

Extensive industry connections at Jacksonville State University give students multiple opportunities to pursue their desired careers after graduation. The JSU Career Services Center is a committed collective that organizes activities like career fairs, podcasts, and other events to keep students abreast of market demands.  

Students can also use online career counseling sessions to get answers to any lingering questions regarding their future employment. Employers can also post any open opportunities on the website and recruit students who are qualified for the position via the online portal.

A job database is accessible to all students on the platform. Many students look for jobs on the university campus to balance their professional and academic lives well.

Over the years, the university has fostered several well-known alumni, including:

•       James Joyner: Political scientist and renowned blogger
•       Jesse Baker: Played for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League in the past
•       Hugh Merrill: Former Alabama House of Representatives member
•       Jamie Langley: Miss Alabama, 2007
•       Jayme Johnson: Country music performer and songwriter

Financial  

 The Jacksonville State University's fees are a little higher for international students compared to similar higher education institutions in the USA. However, the sum might change depending on the jurisdictional region and other outside variables.

The tuition and other costs associated with each student's time at Jacksonville State University are indicated in the table below. The information is separated into sections according to estimated undergraduate and graduate attendance costs for programs requiring 24 and 18 credits, respectively.

Expense	Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course- 24 Credit Hours	Graduate Course- 18 Credit Hours
Tuition	USD 19,950	USD 19,700	USD 14,800
University fees	USD 1,600	USD 1,140	USD 1,140
Program fees	USD 1,000	USD 1,000	USD 1,000
Dormitory and housing	USD 5,500	USD 5,500	USD 5,500
Meal plan	USD 3,800	USD 3,800	USD 3,800
Health insurance	USD 1,200	USD 1,200	USD 1,200
Textbooks	USD 400	USD 400	USD 400
Total	USD 33,400	USD 33,300	USD 28,400

Students looking for financial help have numerous options, including federal and state scholarships, government Stafford loans, federal PLUS loans, and the federal work-study program.