A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Jackson State University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Jackson State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
4%
|
| Black |
92%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 189% more female students than male students enrolled at Jackson State University with a gender ratio of 20% women to 7% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Jackson State University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
20%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
461
|
| Women |
1,334
|
Jackson State University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 70% of the student body residing outside of Mississippi or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
30%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 29.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175856 IPEDS survey data for Jackson State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025