Jackson State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,464
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	62%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Jackson State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jackson State is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 49%.

Jackson State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,445

Cost of attendance at Jackson State University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

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Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,445

Cost of attendance at Jackson State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Jackson State University received on average $7,702 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,702

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	453	74%	$5,871	$2,659,499
Other Federal Grant	454	74%	$6,105	$2,771,466
State Grant/Scholarships	72	12%	$2,644	$190,397
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	226	37%	$5,434	$1,228,153
Total Grant & Scholarships	544	89%	$7,702	$4,190,016

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jackson State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Jackson State University students is 39.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.4%.

39.0%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 38.7% 444 students
white 31.6% 6 students
hispanic 25.0% 2 students
International Students 69.6% 16 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Jackson State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jackson State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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