Jackson State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1497 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #401 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #361 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #2 of 5 | In Jackson |
| #216 of 1,663 | For Toxicology |
| Top50% | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 4,769
- Graduates
- 1,795
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.jsums.edu
Jackson State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Jackson State University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 91% |
| Applicants | 14,141 | 4,574 | 9,509 |
| Admissions | 12,873 | 4,128 | 8,700 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 936 | 390 | 546 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 42 | 22 | 20 |
3,319 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,542 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Jackson State University are 850-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
287 or 29%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Jackson State University are 15-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 6072 (93%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 189 (3%) |
| White | 180 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (0.6%) |
| Hispanic | 18 (0.3%) |
| Asian | 17 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,133
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,815 | $8,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,815 | $8,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,815 | $8,520 |
| Fee in-district | $275 | $275 |
| Fee in-state | $275 | $275 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,295 | $1,275 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,149 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,066 |
| Room charge | $6,094 |
| Meal charge | $4,972 |
Jackson State University majors
Jackson State University has granted 839 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 429 master's across 27 programs, and 68 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Jackson State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 139 | ||
| Social Work | 62 | 47 | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 55 | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 99 | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 80 | ||
| Education, Other | 55 | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 55 | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 48 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 42 | 4 | |
| Public Health, General | 28 | 12 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 26 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 35 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 28 | 5 | |
| Accounting | 29 | 1 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 8 | 19 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 22 | ||
| General Studies | 21 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | 1 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 7 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 10 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | ||
| History, General | 2 | 9 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 9 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 8 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | 5 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 1 | 2 | |
| Engineering, Other | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 3 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 3 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 839 | 429 | 68 |
Jackson State University has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 25% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Jackson State University has published 7,016 scientific papers with 211,478 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 40 | 88 |
| 1993 | 28 | 108 |
| 1994 | 24 | 132 |
| 1995 | 34 | 133 |
| 1996 | 69 | 286 |
| 1997 | 49 | 342 |
| 1998 | 84 | 485 |
| 1999 | 92 | 608 |
| 2000 | 104 | 722 |
| 2001 | 109 | 831 |
| 2002 | 118 | 985 |
| 2003 | 130 | 1224 |
| 2004 | 156 | 1418 |
| 2005 | 191 | 1866 |
| 2006 | 242 | 2324 |
| 2007 | 197 | 2442 |
| 2008 | 234 | 3102 |
| 2009 | 261 | 3607 |
| 2010 | 288 | 4066 |
| 2011 | 289 | 5174 |
| 2012 | 288 | 6156 |
| 2013 | 286 | 6735 |
| 2014 | 303 | 7638 |
| 2015 | 328 | 8764 |
| 2016 | 339 | 10594 |
| 2017 | 375 | 12130 |
| 2018 | 330 | 13249 |
| 2019 | 313 | 15269 |
| 2020 | 330 | 18792 |
| 2021 | 294 | 20709 |
| 2022 | 296 | 20474 |
| 2023 | 345 | 19911 |
| 2024 | 219 | 18951 |
Jackson State University alumni
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Walter Payton
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Walter Jerry Payton was an American professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Nicknamed "Sweetness", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
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Shedeur Sanders
- Years
- 2002-.. (age 23)
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Shedeur Deion Sanders is an American football quarterback. He played two seasons of college football with the Jackson State Tigers, winning the 2021 Jerry Rice Award and 2022 Deacon Jones Trophy before playing two seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, where he won the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Sanders is the youngest son of Colorado head coach and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders.
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James Meredith
- Occupations
- lawyercivil rights advocate
- Biography
-
James Howard Meredith is an American civil rights activist, writer, political adviser, and United States Air Force veteran who became, in 1962, the first African-American student admitted to the racially segregated University of Mississippi after the intervention of the federal government (an event that was a flashpoint in the civil rights movement). Inspired by President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, Meredith decided to exercise his constitutional rights and apply to the University of Mississippi. His goal was to put pressure on the Kennedy administration to enforce civil rights for African Americans. The admission of Meredith ignited the Ole Miss riot of 1962 where Meredith's life was threatened and 31,000 American servicemen were required to quell the violence – the largest ever invocation of the Insurrection Act of 1807.
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Laphonza Butler
- Enrolled in Jackson State University
- In 2001 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- politicianpolitical adviserunion organizer
- Biography
-
Laphonza Romanique Butler is an American labor union official and politician who served as a United States senator from California from 2023 to 2024. Butler began her career as a union organizer, and served as president of California SEIU State Council from 2013 to 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, she was a regent of the University of California system from 2018 to 2021, and the president of EMILY's List from 2021 to 2023.
General info
| Founded | 1877 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Challenging Minds. Changing Lives. |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,052 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1400 John R. Lynch Street Jackson, Mississippi, 39217 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 154,000 |
| Phone | 6019792121 |