Jacksonville State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 7,030 students.
About This School
Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama with approximately 7,030 undergraduate students enrolled. Jacksonville State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,850 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $38,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Jacksonville State University is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama, United States. 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $14,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low, making this one of the more affordable public options in the region, but a 51% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate suggest a significant number of students either leave or don't finish — worth asking why before committing. Median earnings of $38,100 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense if you're pursuing a field with a clear regional job market or need an affordable degree without heavy borrowing. Worth considering for cost-conscious students who have a specific program in mind, but come with a plan to stay on track.
Popular Programs
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,030 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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