Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State offers programs of study in six academic schools leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees in addition to certificate programs and continuing education opportunities.
Former names | Jacksonville State Normal School (1883–1930) Jacksonville State Teachers College (1930–1957) Jacksonville State College (1957–1966) |
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| Motto | The friendliest campus in the South. |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1883 |
| Endowment | $57 million (2023) |
| President | Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. |
| Provost | Christie Shelton |
Academic staff | 350 Full-time and 163 Part-time (Fall 2022) |
| Students | 9,540 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 8,067 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 1,473 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 33.822°N 85.766°W |
| Campus | Suburban (small city) |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Nickname | Gamecocks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – C-USA |
| Website | www |
The university was founded as Jacksonville State Normal School, and in 1930, the name changed to Jacksonville State Teachers College, and again in 1957, to Jacksonville State College. The university began operating under its current name in 1966.
JSU currently has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students, with nearly 500 faculty members (more than 300 of whom are full-time). It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).