Jackson State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$8,270
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About Jackson State University
Jackson State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Jackson, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,668, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $8,270.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
90% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-20
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1050
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
82%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
90%
White
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Hispanic
1%
Two or more races
1%
Unknown
Information not available
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
69%
Socio-economic diversity
77% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
36
Total Online Enrollment
5,686
Percent of Programs Online
60% On-campus
40% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 37% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 47% online
Doctorate 29% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $8,270 | $8,270 |
Graduate | $8,270 | $8,270 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,400 |
On-campus room and board | $9,900 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,472 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $6,167 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,472 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,472 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,042 | $25,042 |
Off-campus without family | $21,309 | $21,309 |
Off-campus with family | $15,142 | $15,142 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
93%
State Grant Aid
16%
Institution Grant Aid
39%
Pell Grant
77%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average student debt after graduation
$28k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
16Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
19Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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