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.
Established: 1883
President: Don C. Killingsworth, Jr.
Former names: Jacksonville State Normal School (1883–1930) · Jacksonville State Teachers College (1930–1957) · Jacksonville State College (1957–1966)
Motto: The friendliest campus in the South.
Endowment: $57 million (2023)
Provost: Christie Shelton
Academic staff: 350 Full-time and 163 Part-time (Fall 2022)