Jax State Continues Enrollment Growth, Breaking Record for Fourth Consecutive Year
Jacksonville, AL (09/18/2024) — Jacksonville State University (Jax State) continued its recent pattern of growth, breaking its enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year in Fall 2024. With 9,955 students now enrolled, the university has added 283 more students compared to last year's record of 9,672, underscoring a sustained upward trend.
"The steady growth we've seen over the past few years speaks volumes about the dedication of our faculty, staff, and the entire Gamecock community," said President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. "Students and their families continue to choose Jax State for the exceptional education and experience we provide, and we are committed to building a campus environment where students can thrive."
Jax State's enrollment has consistently risen, with notable increases in undergraduate enrollment, which grew by 285 students from 8,378 in Fall 2023 to 8,663 in Fall 2024. In addition to increased enrollment, the university saw a rise in Credit Hour Production, with 2,663 more credit hours produced compared to Fall 2023. These metrics demonstrate the growing demand for a Jax State education and the university's continued success in attracting and retaining students.
Applications for admission are now open for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025, and this week is Free Application Week, allowing prospective students to apply without the usual application fee. Additionally, the university's first of two Fall Preview Days will be held this Saturday, Sept. 21, with the second on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Those interested in pursuing advanced degrees at Jax State are invited to a Graduate Programs Information Fair on Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Theron Montgomery Building (TMB) Auditorium. The fair will allow prospective graduate students to explore the opportunities in graduate education, meet with graduate faculty, explore ways to finance their education, apply for graduate school for free and meet Jax State's graduate school team. Interested students can register online.
About Jacksonville State University: Founded in 1883 as a state teachers college, Jacksonville State University has grown from humble beginnings into the Alabama regional university with the highest percentage of accredited programs. Located in the Appalachian foothills midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State offers more than 150 courses of study, including over 40 online programs, at the undergraduate and graduate level. To learn more, visit www.jsu.edu, call 1-800-231-JAX1 or e-mail jaxfacts@jsu.edu.
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Jacksonville State's 2024 freshman class, taken from above during the Freshman Convocation on August 20, 2004, at AmFirst Stadium
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