Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public · 4,600 undergraduates

Jackson State University admitted 93% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 820–1070 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $34,119 a year. Within six years, 43% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

What are my chances?

Enter your GPA and scores — free, no signup

Admissions

Admission rate
93%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
820–1070
ACT middle 50%
15–20

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$43,352 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$34,119 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$34,073 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$9,635 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$13,635 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
43%
Students who return for a second year
62%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$42,075 a year
Median debt at graduation
$27,000

Students

Undergraduates
4,600
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
75%
Student-faculty ratio
14 to 1
Campus setting
City
Historically Black college or university
Yes

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
16%
Education
14%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
10%
Health professions
10%
Biological and biomedical sciences
8%

Colleges with similar selectivity

Closest by admission rate and SAT scores.

More colleges in Mississippi

All 15 colleges in Mississippi

Want a plan for Jackson State University? Admisly builds your free Blueprint — an honest read on where you stand and what to do next.

Start free

No card needed · Free plan with monthly limits

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.