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Jacksonville State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Jacksonville State University men's football recruiting profile. Jacksonville State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Conference USA from Jacksonville, Alabama. Led by head coach Charles Kelly, Jacksonville State University pairs a 78% acceptance rate with a 55% graduation rate and a $14,221 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
158
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Conference USA
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
11,369
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
78%
State
Alabama
City
Jacksonville
Address
700 Pelham Road North

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 62% of games across the seasons shown.

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Staff
Bert Biffani
Football Outside Linebackers/recruiting Coordinator
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Bradley Summitt
Football Director of Operations
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Charles Kelly
Head Football Coach
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Quincy Kahlert
Football Safeties Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 28% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
65%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
55%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$40,158
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$45,235
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 82% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,440
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$20,880
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,524
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,221
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$35
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 53% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$14,998,859
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,341,543
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