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Jackson State University
Jackson, MSPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Jackson State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Jackson, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading430 - 550
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math390 - 520
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 20
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,577
Earnings 5yr: $75,274
Debt: $28,001
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,702
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,824
Earnings 5yr: $85,146
Debt: $31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,656
Earnings 5yr: $70,111
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,684
Earnings 5yr: $72,167
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,039
Earnings 5yr: $61,101
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,996
Earnings 5yr: $53,319
Debt: $29,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,254
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,096
Earnings 5yr: $50,723
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,970
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,747
Earnings 5yr: $42,238
Debt: $31,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,107
Earnings 5yr: $52,968
Debt: $30,242
Education, General.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $51,856
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,246
Earnings 5yr: $45,456
Debt: $35,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,499
Earnings 5yr: $45,296
Debt: N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,299
Earnings 5yr: $41,366
Debt: $42,752
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,920
Earnings 5yr: $45,113
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,799
Earnings 5yr: $44,313
Debt: $31,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,522
Earnings 5yr: $44,066
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,472
Earnings 5yr: $40,204
Debt: $31,624
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,836
In-State Tuition$8,965
Out-of-State Tuition$11,965
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
72%
Pell Grants
82%
Take Loans
39%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$30,530
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,060
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
62%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,751
Est. Monthly Payment
$267/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$29,550
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