Jackson State University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
88.64%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,132
SAT Scores
1,125
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,583 students have applied and 11,153 students have allowed to admit to Jackson State University (Acceptance rate: 88.64%). Jackson State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.15 % where 1,132 students have finally enrolled out of 11,153 admitted students.
Jackson State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
How to Apply to Jackson State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Jackson State.
Admission | https://www.jsums.edu/admissions/ |
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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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Jackson State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Jackson State University is 1,125 and the average ACT score is 19. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Jackson State University | 1,125 | 19 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi | 1,062 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Jackson State University, 8 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,125 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 543 | 595 | 620 |
Mathematics | 530 | 530 | 590 |
Total | 1,073 | 1,125 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Jackson State University, 472 students submitted ACT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
English | 14 | 17 | 21 |
Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 18 |
Jackson State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Jackson State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Not Considered |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
Legacy status | Not Considered |