Jacksonville State University Acceptance Rate
Jacksonville, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,008
- Admitted
- 9,152
- Yield
- 19.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Jacksonville State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 76.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,969 to 12,008 (+304%) over that period.
Its 76.2% rate makes Jacksonville State University more selective than about 50% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.4% for women vs 74.1% for men, a 3.3-point gap). Jacksonville State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,969 | 2,472 | 83.3% | 1,185 |
| 2015–16 | 3,085 | 2,056 | 66.6% | 1,049 |
| 2016–17 | 4,979 | 2,643 | 53.1% | 1,320 |
| 2017–18 | 6,005 | 3,244 | 54% | 1,147 |
| 2018–19 | 6,033 | 3,276 | 54.3% | 1,073 |
| 2019–20 | 10,187 | 5,581 | 54.8% | 1,493 |
| 2020–21 | 10,932 | 6,963 | 63.7% | 1,313 |
| 2021–22 | 10,483 | 8,003 | 76.3% | 1,818 |
| 2022–23 | 12,570 | 9,863 | 78.5% | 1,941 |
| 2023–24 | 12,008 | 9,152 | 76.2% | 1,815 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,632 | 5,910 | 77.4% |
| Men | 4,376 | 3,242 | 74.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 480–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 45% |
How Jacksonville State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Jacksonville State University's acceptance rate?
Jacksonville State University's acceptance rate is 76.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,152 admitted of 12,008 applicants).
Is Jacksonville State University test optional?
Jacksonville State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Jacksonville State University?
Jacksonville State University received 12,008 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,152.
What SAT score do you need for Jacksonville State University?
Admitted students at Jacksonville State University typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Jacksonville State University getting harder to get into?
Jacksonville State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 76.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.jsu.edu/.