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Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi 39217

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Jackson State University is a public institution in Jackson with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 974, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,060 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,191.

Established
1877
Motto
Excellentia academia investigatio et officium
Mascot
Bengal Tiger
Type
Public historically black research university
Conference
Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference
Division
Division I

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91%Acceptance
974SAT Avg
4,769Students
15:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$39,060Earnings 10yr
$20,191Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Jackson State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 974

Reading & WritingMid: 430
440550
MathMid: 530
410530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1520

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

974

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,090
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,110
Room & Board$11,782
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$28,611
Average Net Price$20,191
Median Debt at Graduation$30,470
Monthly Payment (10yr)$323

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,018
$30–48K$19,006
$48–75K$22,679
$75–110K$26,845
$110K+$23,333

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,191

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

22.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,751

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

36

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,769
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
68%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 95%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.2%
Freshman Retention68.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,530
8 Years$34,769
10 Years$39,060

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,900
Men
$36,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#363
Washington Monthly
#102

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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