Jackson State University
Public, 4-year
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Quick Facts
4,769
Total Enrollment
91%
Acceptance Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
$30,530
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,090
In-State Tuition
$20,191
Avg Net Price
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
974
Avg SAT Score
About Jackson State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| HBCU | Yes |
Location
| Address | 1400 John R. Lynch Street |
| City | Jackson, MS |
| ZIP Code | 39217 |
| County | Hinds County |
President/Chief Administrator: Mr. Thomas K. Hudson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,769 |
Student Demographics
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 64% |
| White | 2% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 440 | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 470 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 20 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| In-State Tuition | $9,090 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $10,110 |
Financial Aid
| Students Receiving Aid | 68% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $19,018 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $19,006 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,679 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,845 |
| $110,001+ | $23,333 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$30,530
6 Years After
$34,769
8 Years After
$39,060
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $16,853 | 75th percentile: $46,019
Earnings by Family Income Background
$28,486
Low Income
$36,854
Middle Income
$37,581
High Income
Student Outcomes
68%
Full-Time Retention
28%
Part-Time Retention
32%
Graduation Rate
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