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Overview |
Jackson State University | |||
| Location | Jackson, MS | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | jsums.edu | |||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 12,583 | |||
| Admitted | 11,153 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | |||
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| % Men | 33% | |||
| % Women | 67% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 4% | |||
| % Black | 92% | |||
| % Hispanic | 0% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | |||
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| % In-State | 27% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | |||
Campus |
Jackson State University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/