Jackson State University

Jackson State University (Jackson State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Jackson, MS. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.

The 2021 tuition & fees of Jackson State University is $8,445 for Mississippi residents and $9,445 for out-of-state students. 74% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,788.

The school has a total enrollment of 7,250 and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $33,700. The salary range after graduation from Jackson State varies by field of study and the average salary range $19,000 to $54,800.

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Directory Information

Address	1400 J R Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Phone	601-979-2121
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

Jackson State University Campus, Jackson, MS

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Jackson State University are $8,445 for in-state students and $9,445 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $8,445 for in-state students and $8,445 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $8,445 for Mississippi residents and $9,445 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $8,445 for Mississippi residents and $9,445 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $33,700. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Engineering program shows the highest salary with $54,800 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$8,445	$9,445
Graduate	$8,445	$8,445

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$8,445	$9,445
Graduate	$8,445	$9,445

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Jackson State University is 68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 982.

The average graduation rate is 38%. Total 7,250 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at Jackson State
Admission Stats »	68% Acceptance Rate / 15% Yield
Test Scores »	982 SAT / 19 ACT
Graduation Rate »	38%
Retention Rate	53%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.67% (15 to 1)
Student Population »	7,250 (5,331 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,788
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,700
Average Salary by Field of Study	$19,000 - $54,800

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at Jackson State
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

Jackson State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at Jackson State
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Jackson State University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,709. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,769.