Jackson State University
Jackson State University is a public research university in Jackson, Mississippi, serving roughly 4,600 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 93.15% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,060 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,965
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,836 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.15% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,600 90.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.91%
- Average SAT Score: 965
Jackson State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Jackson State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Jackson State University?
Jackson State University is located in Jackson, MS (ZIP 39217).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Jackson State University public or private?
Jackson State University is a Public institution.
How much does Jackson State University cost?
Published tuition: $8,965 in-state, $11,965 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $23,836.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,869 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,516 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,236 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,388 |
| $110,001+ | $27,576 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,860.
How hard is it to get into Jackson State University?
Admission rate: 93.15%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 965 and midpoint ACT 18.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Jackson State University?
Total enrollment: 4,600 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Jackson State University?
150%-time completion rate: 50.91%.
First-year retention: 62.4%.
What do graduates of Jackson State University earn?
Median earnings: $30,530 six years after entry; $39,060 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $30,470.
72.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Jackson State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,337 completions)
- Social Work (112 completions)
- CIP 520201 (104 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (92 completions)
- Education - 13.9999 (84 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (83 completions)
- Casino Operations and Services (81 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (81 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (73 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (49 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Jackson State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.15%; completion rate 50.91%; median earnings $39,060 at 10 years; net price $23,836. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$8,965
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jackson State University was $8,965.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,836
2024 Value
In 2024 Jackson State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,836.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,836 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,860 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,860 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Jackson State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Jackson State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Jackson State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,348 | $15,552 | $13,690 |
| 2014 | $6,602 | $16,174 | $15,432 |
| 2015 | $6,886 | $16,841 | $13,142 |
| 2016 | $7,261 | $17,614 | $13,646 |
| 2017 | $7,621 | $18,314 | $15,380 |
| 2018 | $8,051 | $19,279 | $13,492 |
| 2019 | $8,445 | $9,445 | $14,484 |
| 2020 | $8,445 | $9,445 | $18,152 |
| 2021 | $8,445 | $9,445 | $15,290 |
| 2022 | $8,445 | $9,445 | $16,035 |
| 2023 | $9,090 | $10,110 | $20,191 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.15% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 965
ACT Average: 18
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jackson State University in 2024 is 4,600 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.45% 100% Completion Time
50.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.45% of students graduating from Jackson State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Jackson State University.
Return on Investment
$30,470 Median Student Debt
$39,060 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
78.01% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
309.67% Return on Investment
7.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Jackson State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Social Work: 112 completions
CIP 52.0201: 104 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 92 completions
Education - 13.9999: 84 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 83 completions
Casino Operations and Services: 81 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 81 completions
General Biological Sciences: 73 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 49 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,337 completions
Most popular programs at Jackson State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Jackson State University graduates.
About
Jackson State University is a public institution located in Jackson, MS, offering 59 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 4,600 students. The admission rate is 93.15%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 965. The institution maintains a 50.91% graduation rate. Approximately 72.32% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Jackson, MS 39217
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, Jackson State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Jackson State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $8,965 and average net price is $23,836 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Jackson State University?
The admission rate is 93.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Jackson State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Jackson State University reports midpoint SAT about 965 and midpoint ACT about 18.
What do graduates of Jackson State University earn?
Median earnings are $30,530 six years after entry and $39,060 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jackson State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jackson State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $30,470.
How big is Jackson State University?
Total enrollment is about 4,600 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Jackson State University public or private?
Jackson State University is a public institution located in Jackson, MS.
Is Jackson State University an HBCU?
Yes. Jackson State University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Jackson State University a tribal college?
No. Jackson State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Jackson State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Jackson State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.2%).
Is Jackson State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Jackson State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.