Avg Earnings (5yr)
$40,158
Acceptance Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
52%
Annual Tuition
$12,426
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Jacksonville State University earn a median of $45,235 ten years after entry — 16% below the national median. Acceptance rate 76.2%, average SAT score 1059, in-state tuition $12,426.
At a Glance
Total Students
7,030
Retention Rate
64%
Faculty Ratio
19
Financial Aid
69%
Median Debt
$22,189
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,059
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
500–630
SAT Math (middle 50%)
500–660
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
17–24
Institution Overview
Jacksonville State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 76.2% and a student body of 7,030. The university's in-state tuition is $12,426. About 69.4% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $22,189.
Graduation rates are 51.7%, with a retention rate of 64.4%. One year after graduation, alumni earn $42,602, with earnings of $40,158 five years after graduation, and $45,235 ten years after graduation.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$40k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Jacksonville State University alumni earn a median of $42,602. After five years, median earnings decrease to $40,158. However, after ten years, median earnings increase to $45,235. The median debt for graduates is $22,189.
The university has a 76.2% acceptance rate and a 51.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 64.4%. 69.4% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $12,426.
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