Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Public 4-year
Key Statistics
6,326
Total Students
4,650
Undergraduates
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
93%
Acceptance Rate
14,426 admitted out of 15,487 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
430 - 550
Math
390 - 520
10% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
15 - 20
English
13 - 21
Math
15 - 18
29% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In-State
$8,795
Out-of-State
$9,795
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$23,450
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $22,869 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $22,516 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $26,236 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,388 |
| $110,001+ | $27,576 |
80%
Receive Pell Grants
82%
Students Borrowing
$9,439
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
39%
Overall
41%
Full-Time
37%
Part-Time
39%
First-Time Students
34%
Transfer Students
10%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 20%
6-Year Completion 33%
8-Year Completion 39%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
34.1% Female
65.9% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
40.5% Some Distance
48.5% No Distance
11% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
29.1% Some Distance
62.5% No Distance
8.4% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
3.1% Black or African American
92% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Asian
0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1% Two or More Races
0.4% Non-Resident Alien
3.4% Unknown
0.3% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
66
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
6019792121
Address
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
IPEDS ID
175856