Jackson State University

#765 in Best Colleges in America

JACKSON, MS · 4 Year ·

3.7

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1400 JOHN R LYNCH ST JACKSON, MS 39217

HBCU
No Application Fee
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

in Best HBCU Schools in America

Best HBCU Schools in America 6 of 73
Best Greek Life Colleges in America 34 of 689
Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 65 of 706

Academics

Overall Grade

B+

Academics

B minus

Value

Diversity

B minus

Campus

A minus

Athletics

A+

Party Scene

A minus

Professors

Location

C+

Dorms

A minus

Campus Food

A minus

Student Life

C+

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Biology

111 Graduates

#2Liberal Arts and Humanities

102 Graduates

#3Social Work and Youth Services

62 Graduates

#4Education

58 Graduates

#5Business

53 Graduates

#6Elementary Education

52 Graduates

#7Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

49 Graduates

#8Healthcare Management

40 Graduates

#9Psychology

37 Graduates

#10Information Science

34 Graduates

Admissions

62%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

940-980

ACT Range

16-20

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$15,477

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$7,702

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$30,000

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

39%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

4,046

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

4,046 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

717

Undergrads Over 25

23%

Pell Grant

74%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division I-FCS