Jackson State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.15%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 920. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,965
- Out-of-State Tuition: $11,965
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Jackson State:
- Total Enrollment: 6,326, including 2,221 online students
- 4,650 Undergraduate, 1,676 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.1% men, 65.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 99 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 47 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Jackson State Overview
Jackson State University (Jackson State) is a four-year, public school located in Jackson, MS. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Jackson State's tuition & fees is $8,965 for Mississippi residents and $11,965 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,235.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,326 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Jackson State's acceptance rate is 93.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 6.62%. The median SAT score is 920 and the ACT score is 18.
Jackson State ranked 209th in National Universities and 7th in Mississippi Colleges rankings. Jackson State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Jackson State University is $8,965 for in-state students and $11,965 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,965 for in-state students and $11,965 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,138 for Mississippi residents and $14,616 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,138 for Mississippi residents and $14,616 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,965 | $11,965 |
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| Graduate | $8,965 | $11,965 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,138 | $14,616 |
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| Graduate | $9,138 | $14,616 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Jackson State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Jackson State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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