Jacksonville State University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1883 and located in Jacksonville, Alabama — a charming college town nestled in the Appalachian Mountain foothills of northeastern Alabama. Ranked #52 among Regional Universities South by U.S. News & World Report and #26 among Top Public Schools in the South, JSU serves approximately 10,000 students across its beautiful 459-acre campus. The university offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs through its colleges of arts and sciences, business and industry, education and professional studies, health professions and wellness, and nursing. JSU is particularly recognized for its programs in education, nursing, business, criminal justice, and emergency management. The Gamecocks compete in NCAA Division I athletics in the ASUN Conference, fielding teams in football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and track — with seven NCAA national championships across five sports in the university's storied athletic history. JSU's 266 international students from 51 countries contribute global perspective to a welcoming campus community, supported by dedicated international student services and scholarship programs. With affordable in-state tuition of $12,894 and one of the most scenic residential campuses in the American South, JSU delivers outstanding academic value, rich campus traditions, and strong career preparation for students from Alabama and around the world.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$23334
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $23,334
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
