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Jackson State University

Acceptance Rate 89.00 %
SAT Average 1,125
2023 Tuition & Fees $9,445
($8,445)
Student Population 7,080
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,619

Academic Overview

Jackson State University Campus, Jackson, MS
Jackson State University is a public, four-years institute located in Jackson, Mississippi. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,445 for Mississippi residents and $9,445 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,445 for Mississippi residents and $9,445 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,080 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 89.00% and the graduation rate is 39% last year.
The salary after graduation from Jackson State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $33,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Jackson State's tuition & fees is $8,445 for Mississippi residents and $9,445 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $8,445 for in-state students and $9,445 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,445$9,445
Graduate$8,445$9,445
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Jackson State. The acceptance rate of Jackson State is 89.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.00%. The average graduation rate is 39% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,619 and 88% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,080 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Jackson State University is 89.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
89.00%
Graduation Rate for Jackson State University is 39 %
Graduation Rate
39%
Retention Rate for Jackson State University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Jackson State University is 7,080
Student Population
7,080
Student to Faculty Ratio for Jackson State University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,619 at Jackson State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,619

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Phone601-979-2121
WEBhttps://www.jsums.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.jsums.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.jsums.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.jsums.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.jsums.edu/npc/
Disability Servicewww.jsums.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

Jackson State offers 92 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's430
Master's341
Doctorate (Research)130
Doctorate (Other)10
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Jackson State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,464)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,322)

Veterans Benefits

Jackson State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges