Jacksonville State University
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How strong are the academics at Jacksonville State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

24
Average class size
32%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Class Sizes
2-9
140
10-19
262
20-29
309
30-39
158
40-49
29
50-99
42
100+
9

Honors Programs

Jacksonville State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Jacksonville State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Jacksonville State University:

64%
First-year retention rate
32%
4-year grad rate
51%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Jacksonville State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
33.6
74.88
116.16
157.44
198.72
240

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 70
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 61
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 42
  • Finance, General 35
  • Accounting 33
  • Business/Managerial Economics 2
Communication
  • Communication, General 31
  • Communication and Media Studies 31
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 31
  • Information Science/Studies 16
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 110
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 68
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 19
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 17
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 28
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 18
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 6
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 16
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 28
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 240
  • Health and Wellness, General 47
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 33
  • Public Health, General 0
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science 55
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 35
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 24
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 104
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 35
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 9
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 30
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 48
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
  • Geography 7
  • Economics, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 47
  • Art/Art Studies, General 20
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 4

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