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Jacksonville State University (JSU)
- 700 Pelham Road North
- Jacksonville, AL 36265
- OPEID College Code: 00102000
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- General Phone: (256) 782-5781
- President: William Meehan
- Website: www.jsu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 9,077
- College Alias: JSU
- College Mascot: Gamecocks

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - JSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,320 | 1,979 | 3,299 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,141 (86%) | 1,712 (87%) | 2,853 (86%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 586 (51%) | 716 (42%) | 1,302 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 296 | 23% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,105 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 500 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 500 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 33% | 3% | 31% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,251 | $2,305 | $425 | $1,774 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.2% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Number in Default | 211 | 145 | 153 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,893 | 2,572 | 2,242 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,056 | $4,056 | $4,040 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,112 | $8,112 | $8,080 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,763 | $3,764 | $3,538 |
| Other Expenses | $4,503 | $4,503 | $4,235 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,258 | $7,258 | $7,258 |
| Other Expenses | $6,103 | $6,103 | $5,081 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,103 | $6,103 | $5,081 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,411 | $13,412 | $12,902 |
| Out of State | $17,467 | $17,468 | $16,942 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,506 | $18,506 | $17,468 |
| Out of State | $22,562 | $22,562 | $21,508 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,248 | $11,248 | $10,210 |
| Out of State | $15,304 | $15,304 | $14,250 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,077 Undergraduate: 7,485 Graduate: 1,592
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,677 Female: 5,400
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,131 Female: 4,354
- Graduate Gender Male: 546 Female: 1,046
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,111 Part-Time: 2,966
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,819 Part-Time: 1,666
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 292 Part-Time: 1,300
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 203 | 2% |
| American Indian | 49 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,268 | 25% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 0.9% |
| White | 5,783 | 64% |
| Unknown | 625 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 182 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,105 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,858 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,750 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,159 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 691 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 480 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 520 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 218 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 107 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,155 | 899 | 256 |
| Faculty Status | 456 | 321 | 135 |
| Tenured Faculty | 129 | 126 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 70 | - | 70 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 456 | 321 | 135 |
| Primarily Instruction | 456 | 321 | 135 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 59 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 138 | 129 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 500 | 390 | 110 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 173 | 150 | 23 |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 25 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 194 | 141 | 53 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,932 (287) | $61,356 (146) | $52,351 (141) |
| Professor | $77,190 (51) | $76,592 (37) | $78,770 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $65,472 (54) | $68,319 (31) | $61,634 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,258 (86) | $54,525 (50) | $51,498 (36) |
| Instructor | $44,658 (96) | $45,712 (28) | $44,224 (68) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,625 (34) | $90,483 (27) | $91,173 (7) |
| Professor | $91,847 (31) | $91,607 (25) | $92,850 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $68,495 (1) | $68,495 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $82,748 (2) | $84,382 (1) | $81,113 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,756 (321) | $63,335 (173) | $53,403 (148) |
| Professor | $76,419 (82) | $75,931 (62) | $77,930 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $65,300 (55) | $67,935 (32) | $61,634 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,258 (86) | $54,525 (50) | $51,498 (36) |
| Instructor | $45,128 (98) | $46,516 (29) | $44,545 (69) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,688,855 | $1,504,427 | $1,184,428 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 276 | 168 | 108 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 276 | 168 | 108 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 26 | - | 26 |
| Football | 82 | 82 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Rifle | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 8 | 8 | - |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $88,613 | $68,646 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $54,803 | $44,985 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 23 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Rifle | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 39% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 11 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 8 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 34 | 34 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 22 | 22 |
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