First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | April 6, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: jsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Jacksonville State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MS 113 and MS 125 | 7 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MS 125 and MS 126 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BY 101/BY 103 and BY 102/BY 104 | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CY 105/CY 107 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHS 201/ PHS 203 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HY 201 and HY 202 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 201 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MS 204 | 3 credits |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MS 113 and MS 125 | 7 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MS 125 and MS 126 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BY 101/BY 103 and BY 102/BY 104 | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CY 105/CY 107 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CY 105/CY 107 and CY 106/CY 108 | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHS 201/ PHS 203 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HY 201 and HY 202 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 201 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MS 204 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 201 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 201 and CS 230 | 6 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | EC 222 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | EC 221 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HY 111 and HY 112 | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BY 123 | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHS 202/PHS 204 | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HY 101 and HY 102 | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GY 220 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SH 101 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SH 101 and SH 102 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 111 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ART 111 and ART 112 | 6 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSC 101 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 134 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 134 and ART 234 | 6 credits |
| English Lang. and Comp | 3 | EH 101 | 3 credits |
| English Lang. and Comp | 4 | EH 101 and EH 102 | 6 credits |
| English Lit. and Comp | 3 | EH 101 | 3 credits |
| English Lit. and Comp | 4 | EH 101 and EH 102 | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FH 101 and FH 102 | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FH 101, FH 102 and FH 201 | 9 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FH 101, FH 102, FH 201 and FH 202 | 12 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GN 101 and GN 102 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GN 101, GN 102 and GN 201 | 9 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GN 101, GN 102, GN 201 and GN 202 | 12 credits |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | PSC 100 | 3 credits |
| Music: Theory | 3 | MU 101 and MU 111 | 4 credits |
| Music: Theory | 4 | MU 101, MU 102, MU 111, and MU 112 | 8 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | PHS 201 and PHS 203 | 4 credits |
| Physics B | 4 | PHS 201/PHS 203 and PHS 202/PHS 204 | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Elec. and Mag | 3 | PHS 222 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Elec. and Mag | 4 | PHS 221 and PHS 222 | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHS 221 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHS 221 and PHS 222 | 8 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MS 112 | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | MS 112 and MS 113 | 6 credits |
| Research | 3 | GE 100+ | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SH 303 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art – 2-D Design | 4 | ART 233 and ART 240 | 6 credits |
| Studio Art – 3-D Design | 4 | ART 233 and ART 240 | 6 credits |
| Studio Art – General | 3 | ART 233 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art – General | 4 | ART 233 and ART 240 | 6 credits |
Source: jsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 206 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 109 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 96 |
| Business Administration and Management | 81 |
| Health and Wellness | 75 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 71 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 65 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 60 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 58 |
| Social Work | 49 |
| Psychology | 42 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 35 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 34 |
| Music | 33 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 30 |
| Finance | 29 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 28 |
| Accounting | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 27 |
| Communication | 27 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 25 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Art/Art Studies | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Information Science/Studies | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Geography | 3 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 2 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Rifle
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Sigma Alpha Omega
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
15% of men in fraternities · 19% of women in sororities · 17% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Anniston-Oxford, AL
116,427 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.7 of 20
Elevation
708 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
30°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
37 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$780 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham63 mi
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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