Known for business
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
91%Acceptance
974SAT Avg
4,769Students
15:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$39,060Earnings 10yr
$20,191Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate91.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 974
Reading & WritingMid: 430
440550
MathMid: 530
410530
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 18
1520
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
Programs (85)
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
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Source: Wikipedia