Jackson State University

Jackson, MS
PublicUrbanHBCUWebsite
Acceptance Rate
91%
Enrollment
4,769
Graduation Rate
32%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,060
Retention Rate
68%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)8501080
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1520
136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,090
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,110
Avg Net Price
$20,191
Room & Board
$11,782
Total COA
$28,611
Median Debt
$30,470

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$19,018
$30,001–48,000
$19,006
$48,001–75,000
$22,679
$75,001–110,000
$26,845
$110,001+
$23,333
Pell Grant Rate: 68%
Federal Loan Rate: 78%

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Sticker Price$21,892
Estimated Net Price$20,191 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
32%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,060
Retention Rate
68%
Median Debt
$30,470

Top Programs

Education
13.4%
Business & Marketing
12.4%
Biology
11.8%
Interdisciplinary Studies
9.5%
Health Professions
7.6%
Public Administration & Social Services
7.4%
Criminal Justice
6.6%
Engineering
6.0%
Communication
5.0%
Psychology
4.2%

Demographics

Men 36%Women 64%
White
1.9%
Black
94.9%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
Two or More
0.6%
International
1.2%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$25
App Fee (International)$25

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.