Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39217
4-year, Public City: Midsize
Key Statistics
6,564
Total Students
4,769
Undergraduates
15 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$8,965
% from last year
Out-of-State
$11,965
% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $14,341
Other Expenses:
$18,646
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $14,341
Other Expenses:
$18,646
With Family
Other Expenses:
$18,646
+74%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$43,352
On Campus
+31.4% from last year
$43,352
Off Campus
+31.4% from last year
$29,011
With Family
+36.8% from last year
Out-of-State
$46,352
On Campus
+36.3% from last year
$46,352
Off Campus
+36.3% from last year
$32,011
With Family
+44% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
36% Female
64% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
81% 25 and Over
19% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
27% Out-of-State
72% International
1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
27% Some Distance
65% No Distance
8% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
49% Part-Time
51% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
70% Some Distance
13% No Distance
17% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Black or African American
95% White
2% Two or more races
1% US Nonresident
1% Popular Programs
1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Education
139
graduates
2
Social Work
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
111
graduates
3
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
104
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(601) 979-2121
Address
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39217
IPEDS ID
175856
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).