Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Jackson State University

Jackson State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Jackson, MS, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,600 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $39,060.

93%

Acceptance

$23,836

Net price

4,600

Enrollment

51%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

93%

Acceptance rate

965

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading430–550

SAT Math390–520

ACT Composite15–20

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$23,836

Average net price

$8,965

In-state tuition

$11,965

Out-of-state tuition

$14,341

Room & board

$1,400

Books & supplies

$32,415

Total cost of attendance

72%

Students receiving Pell grants

82%

Students with federal loans

$30,470

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$22,869

$30–48K

$22,516

$48–75K

$26,236

$75–110K

$26,388

$110K+

$27,576

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.2%

Education13.7%

Health & Nursing9.9%

Multidisciplinary9.9%

Biology8.3%

Criminal Justice7.4%

Engineering6.2%

Social Sciences3.6%

Communications3.5%

Psychology3.4%

After Graduation

$39,060

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,530

Median earnings (6 yrs)

51%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,884

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,600

Total enrollment

10%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women

37% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

94%

White

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Hispanic

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Asian

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