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Jackson State University

Tuition
9,795
Students
7,764
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

7,764

Graduation Rate

32%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.03%

Apply

14,141

Accepted

12,873

Attend

978

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$25

Test Scores

Sat Range

850 - 1080

Act Range

15 - 20

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,795

Out-of-State

$9,795

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,067

State/Local Grants

$3,036

Institutional/Scholarships

$2,483

Graduate

In-State

$8,795

Out-of-State

$9,795

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$12,557

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,782

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Personal Expenses

$10,716

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

59

Average Assistance

$6,977

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate32%

Student Faculty Ratio14:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Social Work
  • Education, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Social Work
  • Public Health, General
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Student Body

Students Enrolled7,764

Undergraduate

5,351

Graduate

2,413

Full-Time

79%

Part-Time

21%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes