Jackson State University
Jackson, MS. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Jackson, MS · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 4,600 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1073–1210 · 1% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1040–1180 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 16–21 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 32% |
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $32,415 in-state · $35,415 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $25 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Education, Business, Biology, Criminal justice & security, Public policy & social work.
Strongest majors at Jackson State
- Public policy & social work at Jackson State: #290 of 406 schools, score 47/100, about 62 graduates a year
- Biology at Jackson State: #509 of 692 schools, score 41/100, about 99 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at Jackson State: #506 of 687 schools, score 35/100, about 17 graduates a year
- Education at Jackson State: #428 of 551 schools, score 46/100, about 112 graduates a year
- Engineering (all) at Jackson State: #346 of 434 schools, score 37/100, about 50 graduates a year
- Computer science at Jackson State: #581 of 691 schools, score 31/100, about 26 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Jackson State: #472 of 543 schools, score 42/100, about 64 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Jackson State: #519 of 592 schools, score 37/100, about 42 graduates a year