Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public · City campus · 4,600 students

Jackson State University is a public city college in Jackson, MS, with about 4,600 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Jackson State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

93%

Admit rate

820–1070

SAT (25–75)

15–20

ACT (25–75)

$32,415/yr

Cost of attendance

$39,060

Median earnings

51%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention

14:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$14,805/yr

$30–48k$15,698/yr

$48–75k$20,100/yr

$75–110k$19,525/yr

$110k+$23,333/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Jackson State University.