by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Jacksonville State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University were $12,894 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $23,334. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees added up to $2,454 in-state and $2,454 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,440 | $20,880 |
| Fees | $2,454 | $2,454 |
| Total | $12,894 | $23,334 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What will Jacksonville State University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Jacksonville State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Jacksonville State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Jacksonville State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Jacksonville State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,720 | $19,440 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,990 | $19,950 |
| One Year Ago | $10,290 | $20,580 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,440 | $20,880 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Jacksonville State University has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $23,674 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 5.07%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $13,547. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.84%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $24,231.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,547 | $24,231 |
| In 2 Years | $14,234 | $25,162 |
| In 3 Years | $14,955 | $26,129 |
| In 4 Years | $15,713 | $27,133 |
| In 5 Years | $16,509 | $28,176 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $102,655, compared with about $58,449 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Jacksonville State University, see the Jacksonville State University Financial Aid page.
