Accreditations & Accolades

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Accreditation

  • Jacksonville State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Jacksonville State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

  • The College of Business & Industry at Jacksonville State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide hold AACSB business accreditation.  

Accolades

  • Ranked among Top Regional Universities South by U.S. News & World Report (2024)​

  • Ranked among Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report (2024)

  • Ranked among Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report (2024)

  • Ranked No. 8 in Alabama, Best Online Colleges, Intelligent.com (2024)

  • #2 “Most Affordable Online MBA Program: Accounting” by Discover Business (2020)

  • #3 among “The Top 50 Affordable Master’s Degree Programs” by Intelligent.com (2023)

  • #5 among the “Top 10 Online Colleges in Alabama” by BestColleges.com (2022)

  • #6 among the “Top Public Universities in Alabama” by Niche.com (2023)

  • #7 among the “Best Online Colleges in Alabama” by ValueColleges.com (2020)

  • #8 among the “Best Colleges and Universities in Alabama” by College Consensus (2022)

  • #20 among the “Best Online MBA” programs by Intelligent.com (2020)

  • Ranked among Top Regional Universities South by U.S. News & World Report (2024)​

  • Recognized among the “5 Best Value Online Schools in Alabama” by OnlineSchoolsCenter.com (2023)

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