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.
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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SAT | 940/980 |
ACT | 16/20 |
GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
Applicant Competition | Low |
Application Fee | $0 |
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 |
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 |
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.
Current students may use the Jackson State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.