Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Jackson State University is a public university located in Jackson, MS, serving approximately 4,769 students. It has an acceptance rate of 91%.
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Tuition
$9,090
Acceptance
91.03%
Students
6,564
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,090
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,110
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,782
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,782
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
68%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91.03%
SAT range
850 - 1080
ACT range
15 - 20
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,564
Undergrads
4,769
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
48
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
10
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.42
Property Rate / 1,000
1.26
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Jackson
Violent Rate / 100k
393
Property Rate / 100k
2,890
Location
Institution does not report this
Jackson, MS 39217
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