Jackson State University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Jackson, MS
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#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,326

Location Jackson, Mississippi
Website jsums.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Jackson State University, located in Jackson, Mississippi's capital city, is a public historically Black university established in 1877. The 245-acre urban campus features a mix of modern and traditional architecture, with recent expansions including new STEM facilities and residence halls. As Mississippi's fourth-largest public institution, JSU maintains selective admission standards and offers comprehensive academic programs, with particular strengths in education, business, engineering, and social sciences. The university houses students in multiple residential complexes across campus and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Tigers in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), where its football program has achieved notable recognition.

Jackson State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

Jackson State University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Jackson State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 820/1070
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/20
GPA 3.1

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

Applications Due Jul 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 6.6%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Mississippi Resident Tuition

$8,965

Out of State Resident Tuition

$11,965

Breakdown

Tuition $8,965
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $275
Room and Board $14,341
Budget for Other Expenses $18,646
Total One Year Cost $43,627

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$32,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Jackson State University are Business, Education, and General Studies. 20% of students major in Business, 14% in Education, and 12% in General Studies.