Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University is moderately difficult to get into. Jacksonville State University admitted 76% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 10,483 applications received in 2023, 8,003 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Jacksonville State University, the fee for the application costs $35.

Students who apply to Jacksonville State University for fall semester should hear back from Jacksonville State University by September 1.

Jacksonville State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Jacksonville State University's admissions stats.

Jacksonville State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Mean SAT Score	1040
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	71%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0.2%
Waitlist	No

Jacksonville State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Jacksonville State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Jacksonville State University?

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Jacksonville State University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Jacksonville State University directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Jacksonville State University Admissions

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Transferring to Jacksonville State University

For more information on transferring to Jacksonville State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Jacksonville State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Jacksonville State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Jacksonville State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important

Make sure to check with Jacksonville State University for more information on admission factors.

Jacksonville State University Application Requirements

To apply to Jacksonville State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Jacksonville State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Jacksonville State University?

Students admitted to Jacksonville State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 3% submitted a class rank. At Jacksonville State University 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 41% were in the top 25% and 64% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Jacksonville State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	26%
3.75 and 3.99	11%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	14%
2.50 and 2.9	12%
2.00 and 2.49	7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Jacksonville State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Jacksonville State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 71% of Jacksonville State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0.2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Jacksonville State University?

To be competitive with other Jacksonville State University applicants, you should aim to score between 1030 and 1230 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Jacksonville State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1230 and 25% of scored lower than 1030, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Jacksonville State University student is 1040.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Jacksonville State University students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Jacksonville State University students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

To be most competitive at Jacksonville State University, you should strive to earn between 16 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Jacksonville State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Jacksonville State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Jacksonville State University

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Jacksonville State University during the following terms:

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Jacksonville State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Jacksonville State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Jacksonville State University.

Does Jacksonville State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Jacksonville State University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Jacksonville State University?

✅ Jacksonville State University is not test optional.

What is Jacksonville State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Jacksonville State University has an acceptance rate of 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Jacksonville State University?

🟨 Jacksonville State University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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