Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.1k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
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?
Sticker price$20,872
Net price (after aid)$20,191
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,018
$30k – $48k$19,006
$48k – $75k$22,679
$75k – $110k$26,845
$110k+$23,333
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$39,060
Median debt at graduation$30,470
Est. monthly loan payment$323
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants68%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans78%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
68%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$10.1k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
68% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.1k
below avg
Out-of-state
$10.1k
below avg
Net price
$20.2k
Pell
68%
above avg
Median debt
$30.5k
Earnings (10y)
$39.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (31)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb Development
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistoryPhilosophy
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
850 - 1080
ACT range
15 - 20
Campus & Student Life
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About Jackson State University
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- Where is Jackson State University located?
- Jackson State University is located in Jackson, MS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is a public university based in MS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Jackson State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Jackson State University is approximately 91%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,090 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,564 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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