Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University is a public four-year institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in a small suburban area. The university enrolls 11,071 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023).

Jacksonville State University offers a range of technical and health programs at the associate and bachelor's levels. Associate degree programs include Registered Nursing, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Respiratory Care Therapy, and Engineering-Related Technologies. Bachelor's degree programs include Registered Nursing, Public Health/Community Nursing, Athletic Training, and Engineering-Related Technologies.

Located in northeastern Alabama, Jacksonville is situated near the Anniston-Oxford metropolitan area. Jacksonville State University serves a regional student population with programs aligned to healthcare, engineering technology, and public safety sectors, industries that are well represented in the surrounding Alabama economy.