Jackson State University, MS
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Jackson State University Rankings
Affordability79
Selectivity11
Retention4
Graduation1
Earnings12
Diversity7
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Jackson State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education10%
Engineering7%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service9%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Jackson State University
69%
Admission Rate
454
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)400–508
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Jackson State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Jackson State University
70%
Receive Federal Loans
$24K
Median Federal Debt
39%
Repayment Rate
$316
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 65% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $25K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $46K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $34K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 37% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 39% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 40% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 42% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Jackson State University
53%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
24%
Withdrawal Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 24% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 38% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 51% | 52% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Jackson State University
91%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $30K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Jackson State University
5,305
Undergraduates
64%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,919
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 92% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 3% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Jackson State University, MS
Strayer University-Mississippi
1 miles, E
Millsaps College
2 miles, NE
Belhaven University
3 miles, NE
Traxlers School of Hair
4 miles, SW