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Jackson State University

Acceptance Rate 93.15 %
SAT Average 920
Tuition & Fees $11,965
($8,965)
Student Population 6,326
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,036

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 2025 tuition & fees is $8,965 for Mississippi residents and $11,965 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,965 for Mississippi residents and $11,965 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,326 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 93.15% and the graduation rate is 51% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Jackson State's tuition & fees is $8,965 for Mississippi residents and $11,965 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,965 for in-state students and $11,965 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,965$11,965
Graduate$8,965$11,965
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Jackson State. The acceptance rate of Jackson State is 93.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 6.62%. The average graduation rate is 51% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,036 and 83% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,326 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Jackson State University is 93.15 %.
Acceptance Rate
93.15%
Graduation Rate for Jackson State University is 51 %
Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate for Jackson State University is 62 %
Retention Rate
62%
Student Population for Jackson State University is 6,326
Student Population
6,326
Student to Faculty Ratio for Jackson State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,036 at Jackson State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,036

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://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/
Disability Servicewww.jsums.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

Jackson State offers 99 major programs through online and on-site education where 6 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's440
Master's340
Doctorate (Research)130
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11
Post-Bachelor's Certificate65
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Jackson State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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:2,149)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,604)

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✔