Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · Public · 4,600 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $22,869 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $22,516 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $26,236 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $26,388 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,576 |
| All incomes (average) | $23,836 |
Sticker tuition: $8,965 in-state, $11,965 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Average SAT
- 965
- Median ACT
- 18
- Students with Pell grants
- 72%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $39,060
- Median debt at graduation
- $30,470
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Education14%
Health & Nursing10%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Criminal Justice7%
Engineering6%
Social Sciences4%
Communications & Media4%
Psychology3%
Computer Science3%
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