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Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public · 4,600 students

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$39k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

93%Acceptance Rate

51%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)50.9%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)33.5%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate62.4%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students32.0%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

965

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Education14.8%

Business & Marketing13.4%

Biological Sciences8.8%

Health Sciences8.6%

Psychology5.0%

Engineering4.2%

Communications4.1%

Computer Science3.0%

Social Sciences3.0%

Humanities1.9%

History0.9%

Mathematics0.2%

Faculty & Resources

$8k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$11k

Instructional Spend per Student

$61M

Total Endowment

Jackson State University — Academics

Jackson State University has a graduation rate of 50.9%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 62.4%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 965, and the ACT midpoint is 18. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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