Jacksonville State University (JSU) is located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, which is in the northeastern part of the state. The main campus is situated at 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL 36265. The campus covers about 459 acres and is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, providing a scenic environment. Jacksonville is roughly midway between Birmingham, AL, and Atlanta, GA, with Interstate 20 nearby, making the university accessible by car. The closest major airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, about 75 miles away. JSU is a public university founded in 1883 and offers a wide range of academic programs.