Jacksonville State University (JSU) is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama. 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. In the Fall semester of 2011, JSU began offering the school's first doctoral degree, Doctor of Science in Emergency Management. In 2016, the university gained approval to offer its second doctorate, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
The university was founded as Jacksonville State Normal School, and in 1930, the name changed to Jacksonville State Teachers College, and again in 1957, to Jacksonville State College. The university began operating as Jacksonville State University in 1966.
JSU currently has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students, with nearly 500 faculty members (more than 320 of whom are full-time). Jacksonville State's Business School was ranked within the nation's 90th percentile by the Princeton Review. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In addition, 40 academic programs (79% of programs that can be accredited) earned specialized programmatic accreditations. These programs include business, education, applied engineering, nursing, social work, drama, art, music, computer science, family and consumer science, and communication.
Why JSU?
International students are an important part of campus life at Jacksonville State University. Over 120 international students from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and the Middle East, are enrolled here. Students are represented in University affairs through the International Student Organization, and through a seat in Student Government Council. International students and their cultures are formally recognized each year through International Week activities on campus. Informally, international students are involved in sports (especially soccer, tennis, and golf teams), student professional organizations, and clubs.
The University strives to provide an environment in which international students can easily learn more about American society, and in which students from Alabama can learn about other societies. Jacksonville State University has shown a long commitment to an international environment on campus with the establishment in 1946 of one of the first International House Programs in the country. Today it continues in this tradition.
Here are additional facts that we hope will help you choose JSU as the destination of your higher education.
Quality: JSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and its various programs are all recognized by their respective accrediting bodies.
Small Class Size: The average student-to-faculty ratio is 19 students to 1 faculty member, ensuring a great deal of personal interaction and an engaging learning experience.
Location: The university campus is very beautiful and large, spread over 459 acres in the picturesque city of Jacksonville. This quiet and safe city allows students to focus on their studies as well as enjoy the wholesome student life that the university campus offers.
Affordability: JSU offers an opportunity to students from around the world, who are price conscious, the opportunity to study at a very affordable cost.
Scholarship Opportunity: JSU offers many scholarships that international students can qualify for.
Internship- Internships and Cooperative training are available and highly encouraged.
University Recognition
- Tied for No. 38 among Top Public Schools in the South by US News & World Report (2022)
- Tied for No. 77 among Best Regional Universities in the South by US News & World Report (2022)
- Ranked No. 91 in the South among Top Performers on Social Mobility by US News & World Report (2022)
- Ranked No. 8 among “Best Colleges in Alabama” by Niche.com for (2022)
- Ranked No. 10 in "Best Colleges in Alabama" Out of All Public and Private Colleges and Universities by Intelligent.com (2021)
- Ranked No. 21 in "Most Affordable Master's Degree Programs" by Intelligent.com (2021)
- Ranked No. 50 in "Best Master's Degree Programs" by Intelligent.com (2021)
- Ranked No. 62 in the "Best Regional Universities" by US News & World Report (2020)
- Ranked No. 27 in the "Top Public Schools Among Regional Universities in the South" by US News & World Report (2020)
- Ranked No. 80 in the "Top Performers on Social Mobility Among Regional Universities in the South" by US News & World Report (2020)
- Ranked No. 7 in the "Best Online Colleges in Alabama" by ValueColleges.com (2020)
- Ranked No. 107 in the "Best Colleges for Veterans" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 6 in the "Best Online Colleges in Alabama" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 172 in the "Best Public Colleges and Universities" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 62 in the "Best Regional Universities: South" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 13 in the "Best Colleges and Universities in Alabama" by College Consensus (2019)
- Ranked No. 14 in the "Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees" by OnlineU.org (2019)
- Ranked No. 25 in the "Most Affordable Online Graduate Programs" by GreatValueColleges.com (2019)
- Ranked No. 7 in the "Top Public Universities in Alabama" by Niche.com (2019)
- Named in the "Best Value Schools in Alabama" by OnlineSchoolsCenter.com (2019)
- Ranked No. 15 in the "Most Affordable Bachelor's Degrees in Alabama" by AffordableSchools.net (2019)
- Named in the "Best Southern Universities" by College Choice (2018)
- Ranked No. 8 in the "Best 4-Year Colleges in Alabama" by Schools.com (2018)
- Ranked No. 8 in the "Alabama's Top Affordable Online Colleges" by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (2018)
