School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Jacksonville, AL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Main Phone: (256) 782-5781
Web Site: www.jsu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,261 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.1% of students attend full-time, while 3.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 515 male students and 594 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.4% of the student body, while females made up 53.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (21)%, Hispanic (1)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Enterprise Management
• Finance
• Marketing

• Radio And Television Broadcasting

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Educational Administration
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• General Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician
• Quality Control And Safety

• General English Language

• Nursing

• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• General Home Economics

• Liberal Arts

• Parks And Recreation

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

School Accreditation

Jacksonville State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Jacksonville State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Jacksonville State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Trans America Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
• Southland Conference (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.