Jackson State University
tuition & fees
$11,965
graduate tuition & fees
$11,965
acceptance rate
93%
Student Population
6,326
online students
2,221
Number of Programs
99
Financial Aid Amount
$8,235
SAT Scores
920
Graduation Rate
51%
Jackson State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson State ranked 326th in National Universities and 10th in Mississippi Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 6,326 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Jackson State's acceptance rate is 93.15% last year (undergraduate school).
Jackson State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Jackson State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217 |
| Phone | 601-979-2121 |
| WEB | https://www.jsums.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.jsums.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.jsums.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.jsums.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/ |
| Disability Service | www.jsums.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Jackson State University is 93.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 6.62%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93.15 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 6.62 % |
Tuition & Fees
Jackson State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,965 for Mississippi residents and $11,965 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 22.15% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($9,795).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,965 for Mississippi residents and $11,965 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 22.15% compared to the last year's rate.
| Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,965 | $11,965 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,965 | $11,965 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,326 students have enrolled at Jackson State (2024-2025). Among them, 2,221 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Jackson State has 4,650 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,676 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,326 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,650 |
| Graduate Students | 1,676 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,221 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Jackson State offers 99 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 6 out of the 99 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Jackson State
| Number of programs | 99 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 6 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |