Jacksonville State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Jacksonville State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Jacksonville State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

76
%
Acceptance rate
1045
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Jacksonville State University?

76%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Jacksonville State accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 12,008 people applied and 9,152 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5910 / 7632 (77%)
Men
3242 / 4376 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 1 years at Jacksonville State University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Jacksonville State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Jacksonville State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Jacksonville State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Jacksonville State University?

1045
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

13% of freshmen who attended Jacksonville State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Jacksonville State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

45%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
510
75th Percentile
640
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
Verbal Mean
535
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
Composite Mean
1045
75th Percentile
1220

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Jacksonville State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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