Jacksonville State University

Not to be confused with Jacksonville University or Jackson State University.

Jacksonville State University
Former names
Jacksonville State Normal School (1883–1930)
Jacksonville State Teachers College (1930–1957)
Jacksonville State College (1957–1966)
MottoThe friendliest campus in the South.
TypePublic university
Established1883; 141 years ago (1883)
Endowment$57 million (2023)[1]
PresidentDon C. Killingsworth, Jr.[2]
ProvostChristie Shelton
Academic staff
350 Full-time and 163 Part-time (Fall 2022)[3]
Students9,955 (Fall 2024)[3]
Undergraduates8,663 (Fall 2024)[3]
Postgraduates1,473 (Fall 2022)[3]
Location
Jacksonville
,
Alabama
,
United States

33°49′19″N 85°45′58″W / 33.822°N 85.766°W / 33.822; -85.766
CampusSuburban (small city)
ColorsRed and White[4]
   
NicknameGamecocks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FBS – Conference USA
Websitewww.jsu.edu

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.

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).

  1. ^ "JSU Foundation Board". Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Don Killingsworth Named President of Jacksonville State University". JSU News. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "College Navigator - Jacksonville State University".
  4. ^ Jacksonville State University Style Guide & Identification Standards Manual (PDF). Retrieved April 3, 2016.