Jackson State University
Public, 4-year
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Quick Facts
4,769
Total Enrollment
91%
Acceptance Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
$30,530
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,090
In-State Tuition
$20,191
Avg Net Price
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
974
Avg SAT Score
About Jackson State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1400 John R. Lynch Street |
| City | Jackson, MS |
| ZIP Code | 39217 |
| County | Hinds County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Mr. Thomas K. Hudson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,769 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 1.9% |
| Black | 94.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.2% |
| Unknown | 0.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 18.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 10.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 440 | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 470 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 20 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,090
In-State Tuition
$10,110
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,611
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,191
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 68% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 78% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 68% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $30,470 |
| Median Total Debt | $24,751 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $45,841 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 39% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $19,018 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $19,006 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,679 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,845 |
| $110,001+ | $23,333 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$30,530
6 Years After
$34,769
8 Years After
$39,060
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $16,853 | 75th percentile: $46,019
Earnings by Family Income Background
$28,486
Low Income
$36,854
Middle Income
$37,581
High Income
Student Outcomes
68%
Full-Time Retention
28%
Part-Time Retention
32%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,740
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$17,450
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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