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Jackson State University

Public, 4-year

1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217

(601) 979-2121

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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

Education 13%
Business 12%
Biology 12%
Health Professions 8%
Protective Services 7%
Engineering 6%
Communication 5%
Psychology 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

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

Contact Information

Phone: (601) 979-2121

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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