Jackson State Rankings and Evaluation
National Universities
#209 in National Universities
Mississippi Colleges
#7 in Mississippi Colleges
Jackson State University is ranked 209th in National Universities and 7th in Mississippi Colleges.
The following statements evaluate Jackson State University by comparing key academic facts to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
- Its tuition & fees of $9,795 is relatively inexpensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (91%) is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in).
- The SAT & ACT scores (960 SAT, 18 ACT) is around average.
- It has relatively small number of students of 6,906.
- It offers relatively fewer area of study (93 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of Jackson State are $9,795 (out-of-state rate) and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University $9,795
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 4-Years Colleges $18,895
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi $12,328
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees of Jackson State are $9,795 (out-of-state rate) and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University $9,795
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Public, 4-Years Colleges $20,343
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi $12,432
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Jackson State is 91% and it is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 91%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 72%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 78%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Jackson State is 8% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 8%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 32%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 24%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at Jackson State is 960 and it is around average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 960
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Public, 4-Years Colleges 1,112
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 1,062
ACT Scores
The average ACT score submitted by enrolled students at Jackson State is 18 and it is lower compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 18
All U.S. Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges 67
4-Years Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 64
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Jackson State is 34% and it is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 34%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 46%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Jackson State is 77% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 77%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 69%
Student Population
The total student population at Jackson State is 6,906 and its population relatively small compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 6,906
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 4-Years Colleges 11,396
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 9,820
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Jackson State is $7,977 which is 81.44% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University $7,977
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 4-Years Colleges $7,301
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi $8,886
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Jackson State is 15 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 15 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges 17 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 15 to 1
Number of Programs
Jackson State offers 93 programs and it means relatively fewer area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Jackson State University 93
All U.S. Colleges 37
Public, 4-Years Colleges 108
4-Years Colleges 58
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi 99
Number of Online Programs
Jackson State offers 2 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.