Jackson State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Jackson, MS

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.

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$8,270

Avg tuition

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About Jackson State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

82%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

90%

White

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Two or more races

Unknown

Information not available

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Education, Other
	Social Science Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
	Industrial Technology/Technician
8	Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Rhetoric and Composition
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Communication Disorders, General
	Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
11	History
	History, General
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
14	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
16	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Clinical Psychology
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
19	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
20	Social Sciences
	Urban Studies/Affairs
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Performance, General
	Visual and Performing Arts, General

Jackson State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.

About Jackson State University

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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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.