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Jackson State University

Jackson State University is a medium, public institution located in Jackson, ms. Jackson State University offers undergraduate degrees in 85 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 4,905 undergraduates
cost $8,445 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Jackson State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.6%
SAT score average 1022
ACT score average 19
Average high school GPA 3.1
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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July
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Jackson State University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Education, General
Social Work
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Education, Other
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,445
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,445
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $9,233
Cost of attendance* $29,523
Average financial aid package $10,947
Estimated cost $18,576 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $9,445
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,445
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $9,233
Cost of attendance* $30,523
Average financial aid package $10,947
Estimated cost $19,576 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Jackson State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,905, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

6,862

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
1%
African American %
68%
Hispanic American %
0%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Jackson State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
phone 601-979-2121
address https://www.jsums.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Sonic boom of the south

Maddrama

Interfaith

Naacp

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Jackson State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Jackson State University?

Jackson State University is located in Jackson, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at Jackson State University? 

The acceptance rate for Jackson State University is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Jackson State University?

The average high school GPA for Jackson State University students was 3.1.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Jackson State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Jackson State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $118,092.

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