Jacksonville State University Admission
Application Fee
$35
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
76.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,941
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,570 students have applied and 9,863 students have allowed to admit to Jacksonville State University (Acceptance rate: 78.46%). Jacksonville State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.68 % where 1,941 students have finally enrolled out of 9,863 admitted students.
Jacksonville State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alabama A & M University and Auburn University at Montgomery, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.51%).
Jacksonville State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.01%).
How to Apply to Jacksonville State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Jacksonville State. Jacksonville State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.jsu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.jsu.edu/apply_now.html |
| Financial Aid | www.jsu.edu/finaid/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.jsu.edu/post-trad/index.html |
| Athletic | www.jsugamecocksports.com/sports/2008/6/2/Compliance.aspx?tab=compliance |
| Disability Service | www.jsu.edu/dss/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Jacksonville State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Jacksonville State University is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Jacksonville State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 997). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | 1,090 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 997 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama | 1,100 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Jacksonville State University, 112 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 560 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 940 | 1,100 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Jacksonville State University, 1,025 students submitted ACT scores (53% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 15 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 17 | 22 |
Jacksonville State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Jacksonville State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |