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Jackson State University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Jackson State University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Jackson State University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 960

The average composite SAT score for admitted Jackson State University freshman is 960 out of 1600. For perspective, a 960 is in the 32nd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 940 to 980

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 940 to 980. The 75th percentile score is 980 while the 25th percentile score is 940.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Jackson State University but we estimate it to be around a 920 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 530

The average score for Jackson State University students on the math portion of the SAT is 530 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 520 and the 75th percentile score 540.

Average SAT Reading Score 430

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 420 to 440 and the average score for Jackson State University students is 430.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

27 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Jackson State University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Jackson State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 62.1%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.1.

Can I get into Jackson State University with a 980 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 980 or higher is very competitive at Jackson State University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 76% or higher.

Can I get into Jackson State University with a 960 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 960 to 970 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance, around 62% to 69%.

Can I get into Jackson State University with a 940 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 940 to 950 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 46% to 54% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Jackson State University with a 920 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 920 to 930 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 38% chance of admission to Jackson State University. SAT scores below 920 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
Admission chances to Jackson State University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 99%
1520 99%
1510 99%
1500 99%
1490 99%
1480 99%
1470 99%
1460 99%
1450 99%
1440 99%
1430 99%
1420 99%
1410 99%
1400 99%
1390 99%
1380 99%
1370 99%
1360 99%
1350 99%
1340 99%
1330 99%
1320 99%
1310 99%
1300 99%
1290 99%
1280 99%
1270 99%
1260 99%
1250 99%
1240 99%
1230 99%
1220 99%
1210 99%
1200 99%
1190 99%
1180 99%
1170 99%
1160 99%
1150 99%
1140 99%
1130 99%
1120 99%
1110 99%
1100 99%
1090 99%
1080 99%
1070 98%
1060 98%
1050 97%
1040 96%
1030 94%
1020 92%
1010 89%
1000 85%
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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.