Overview
Founded in 1877, Jackson State University is a public Historically Black College and University in the Mississippi state capital of Jackson and one of the largest HBCUs in the nation. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Jackson State is home to six colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees. In addition to classroom facilities, the Jackson State campus features the Margaret Walker Center, a museum of African American history and culture. For musically-inclined students, the Jackson State marching band is known as The Sonic Boom of the South and has performed for numerous prestigious functions including the Motown 30th anniversary and NAACP Image Awards.
Acceptance Rate:
91%
Average Net Price:
$14,915
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1012
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,965 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,965 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,341 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
43%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
68%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,133
68%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,067
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,483
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
9%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3036
77%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,067
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$21,239,540
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$10,621,034
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
85%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,336
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$291
Students receiving federal loans
84%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,756
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,557
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
14141
Students Applied
35%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
8
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
29%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1012
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,564
Total Number of Undergrads
4,769
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
38%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
59
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
24
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
108
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
43%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
navy blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
219
Total Female Athletes
135
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Jackson State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,700
Top 5 Cities
Jackson
Atlanta
Dallas
Chicago
Memphis
Top 5 Employers
Jackson State University
Jackson Public Schools
University of Mississippi Medical Center
US Army
AT&T
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community & Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,500
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$291
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