Jacksonville State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Jacksonville State admits many applicants, so your bigger opportunity is using your score to compete for merit aid. A 26 ACT or 1230 SAT can put you in range for Gamecock Tradition, worth $3,000 to $36,000, while a 29 ACT or 1330 SAT points toward Gamecock Excellence.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Jacksonville State University facts and stats
Jacksonville State University enrolls 8,663 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Jacksonville State has a freshman retention rate of 65% and a 6-year graduation rate of 55%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. Jacksonville State is test-required for admissions.
Jacksonville, AL
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Key Jacksonville State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Jacksonville State is test-required, so plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, especially if you are aiming for merit scholarships with score thresholds from SAT 830 or ACT 15 up to SAT 1390 or ACT 31.
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What you'll actually pay
Jacksonville State is a public Conference USA university with in-state tuition of $10,440 and out-of-state tuition of $20,880. About 56% of students receive aid, so grants, scholarships, and other funding can play an important role in the final cost.
For out-of-state students, Jacksonville State’s tuition is $20,880, with room and board adding $9,524; in-state tuition is $10,440. About 56% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $11,505. Merit scholarships can be meaningful, with awards tied to thresholds such as a 1390 SAT or 31 ACT for Gamecock Prestige, or a 3.00 GPA for Gamecock Success.
Student life at Jacksonville State University
35% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 15% of men join fraternities, and 19% of women join sororities.
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ACT: 14–19
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