What Jackson State costs
Jackson State University charges $8,965 a year in published tuition and fees for Mississippi residents, about $4,482 a semester, and $11,965 a year for students from other states, about $5,982 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $32,415 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,035 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Jackson State
For fall 2024, Jackson State University received 15,487 applications and admitted 14,426 students, and 955 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 820 and 1070.
What Jackson State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Jackson State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 81 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 75 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 73 |
| Social Work | 66 |
| Education, Other | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management | 51 |
| Health / Health Care Administration / Management | 49 |
| Psychology | 41 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Jackson State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware: 4,398 undergraduates
- Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia: 5,625 undergraduates
- Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina: 5,762 undergraduates
- University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama: 5,811 undergraduates
- Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina: 3,523 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Jackson State University's acceptance rate? 93.2% for fall 2024: 14,426 of 15,487 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Jackson State University? $8,965 a year for in-state students and $11,965 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Jackson State University? About 4,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Jackson State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 820–1070.
What is the campus setting at Jackson State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Jackson State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Jackson State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
