Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · City · 4,600 students
HBCU
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Jackson, MS, 39217 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
159 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$32,415
Out-of-state COA
$35,415
Avg net price
$23,836
Room & board
$14,341
In-state tuition
$8,965
Out-of-state tuition
$11,965
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,869
$30–48k
$22,516
$48–75k
$26,236
$75–110k
$26,388
$110k+
$27,576
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
965
Reading 430–550
Math 390–520
ACT midpoint
18
Composite 15–20
English 13–21
Math 15–18
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Jackson State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
41%
1st-yr retention
62%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
39%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
43%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,530
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,060
Median debt
$30,470
Monthly loan payment
$323
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,000–$33,526
Debt (90th percentile)
$45,841
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
72%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$21,266
Independent students
29%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Black
94%
Non-resident
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$30,530
10 years after entry
$39,060
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Institutional
Endowment
$61M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$7,988/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,884
Federal loan rate
82%
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