Jacksonville State University, also known as Jax State, is located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The main campus is situated at 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Jacksonville is in Calhoun County in the northeastern part of Alabama, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The university is nearly midway between Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA, just north of Interstate 20. This location offers a scenic environment along with convenient access via major highways such as Interstate 20 and State Route 21. The campus covers about 459 acres and blends modern and traditional architecture.