Acceptance
93%
Avg SAT
965
In-State
$8,965
Grad Rate (4yr)
33%
Retention
62%
Earnings
$39,060
AI Overview
Jackson State University brings a rich legacy as Mississippi's urban research university and leading HBCU, where students engage deeply with African American history and culture while pursuing degrees in education, history, and the social sciences. The campus pulses with Sonic Boom energy—yes, that marching band—and a tight-knit community spirit rooted in social justice and service. Students who thrive here value cultural identity, mentorship, and using their education to uplift their communities.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$8,965
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,965
Room & Board
$14,341
Average Net Price
$23,836
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
72%
Take Federal Loans
82%
Median Debt at Graduation
$30,470
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$39,060Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$30,470Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
$90,577
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
22 graduates
$89,702
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
14 graduates
$78,824
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
29 graduates
$59,996
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
26 graduates
$56,747
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
16 graduates
$52,107
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
47 graduates
$50,246
4 yrs after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
$49,299
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
55 graduates
$46,799
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
42 graduates
$46,472
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
57+ programsAnd 45 more programs available
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