Jackson State University
Jackson State University is a public 4-year institution in Jackson, MS. It enrolls about 6,564 students and admits roughly 91% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Jackson, MS 39217 |
| County | Hinds County |
| Enrollment | 6,564 |
| Acceptance rate | 91% |
| Applicants / admitted | 14,141 / 12,873 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,795 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $9,795 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 32% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 68% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $19,892 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 440–550 |
| ACT middle 50% | 15–20 |
| Website | https://www.jsums.edu/ |
| Phone | 6019792121 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 14,141 students applied and 12,873 were admitted. Of those admitted, 978 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,795 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $9,795. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,892 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,018 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,006 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $22,679 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $26,845 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,333 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 932 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 32% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Jackson State University is in Jackson, MS, Hinds County. Its coordinates are 32.2961, -90.2074.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Jackson State University?
About 91% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 14,141 applicants.
How much does Jackson State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,795 for in-state students and $9,795 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Jackson State University?
About 6,564 students are enrolled.