Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Online | jsums.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,889 prospective students applied, and 4,900 were granted admission. Of those admitted 793 enrolled in the school. 4,916 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,164 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,270 plus fees of $175. Jackson State University is ranked 941 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Jackson State University is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Jackson State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#941 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#404 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/980 |
| ACT | 16/20 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Mississippi Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $175 |
| Room and Board | $10,066 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,415 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,326 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $175 |
| Room and Board | $10,066 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,415 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,326 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 14% |
| General Studies | 12% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175856 IPEDS survey data for Jackson State University.
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