Jacksonville State University (JSU) is a public university founded in 1883 and is located at Jacksonville in Alabama. Jacksonville State University offers programs in bachelor's, master's education specialist, and doctor's degree. Programs include business, education, applied engineering, nursing, social work, drama, art, music, computer science, family and consumer science, and communication.
Some of the notable alumni of the university are Jim Folsom Jr., Harlan Mathews, Hugh D. Merril, and many more.
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The acceptance rate is 54%.
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There are 8,479 students in total which includes 7,321 as undergraduates.
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The retention rate for full-time students is 78% and for their part-time counterparts is 46%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 18:1 at the university.
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The total graduation rate at the university is 35%.
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The accreditation to the university is given by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC).
Online Education at JSU
The university provides 44 online programs across 13 disciplines including Business Management, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Safety, Education, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Public Administration, Health Science, Human Services, and Psychology.
University provides 24 hours of technical assistance to online students helping instructors develop and deliver the highest quality, most engaging and effective online classes possible.
The course materials and activities are delivered using a Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas.
Reviews
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The overall atmosphere at the college is excellent. The professors are very caring and worry about the student's futures. Scholarships and other financial aid options are easily available for the eligible students. It is known as the 'friendliest campus in the south'.
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The campus life is outstanding. The students are supportive of each other and the community is like a family. They teach the students how to be competent individuals in their respective fields.
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The community is diverse, giving a great mingling opportunity with various cultures. The academics are exhaustive but the professor's approach and the teaching methods make it interesting.
