Overview & History Jackson State University is a public institution founded in 1877. The university has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,763 (fall 2021), an urban setting, and a campus size of 220 acres. It uses a semester-based academic calendar and ranks #331-440 in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges for National Universities. In-state tuition and fees are $8,445, while out-of-state tuition and fees are $9,445.
Quick Facts
- Setting: Urban
- In-state tuition and fees: $8,445
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,763
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Address: 1400 J.R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS, 39217
- Website: Visit School Website
Important Information (Letter Grades)
- SAT Range: 890-1050
- ACT Range: N/A
- High School GPA: 3.1
Cost
- In-State Tuition & Fees: $8,445
- Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $9,445
- Room & Board: $11,563
- Annual Cost (average cost after aid): $18,152
Academics
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: N/A
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
- Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students: 0%
Student Enrollment
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,763
- Graduate Enrollment: 2,317
- Total Enrollment: 7,080
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 4,046
Student Diversity (%)
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Black: 94%
- White: 2%
- International: 2%
- Hispanic: 1%
- Two or more races: 1%
Gender Distribution
- Male: 35%
- Female: 65%
Campus Life Types of campus housing available:
- Coed dorms
- Women’s dorms
- Men’s dorms
Student Activities
- Sports Teams: 41+
- Fraternities: 5
- Sororities: 4
After College
- Median Starting Salary of Alumni: $43,900
- Graduation Rate: N/A
- Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021): 85%
- Average Debt at Graduation: $33,535