| UAPB vs. Jackson State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #336 in National Universities #9 in Mississippi Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,375 Arkansas Residents $17,955 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,076 Arkansas Residents $17,257 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State |
| More$12,219 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,036 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher985 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Lower920 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter41.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.15% |
| Favorable15.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower6.62% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,005 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,326 |
| Smaller1,817 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,650 |
| Smaller188 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,676 |
| Smaller138 | Online Student Population | Larger2,221 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower40% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher64% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,266) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 178 | Number of faculty | 535 |
| Lower$55,759 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,102 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.