Jackson State University Mississippi

HBCU in Jackson, Mississippi, classified as a research institution with 6,564 students and open admissions.

College statistics

Address:
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS
39217
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.jsums.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$8,690
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,690
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$23,031
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$23,031
Room and Board:
$14,341
Total Student Enrollment:
6,564
Acceptance Rate:
91%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
550
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
530
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
20
Endowment (End of Year):
$163,049,059
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Education

Jackson State University is a historically Black university in Jackson, Mississippi, classified as a Research 2 institution with significant doctoral and research activity. Founded to serve African American students, the university continues this mission while offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines, with Education as a primary undergraduate focus.

The university enrolls 6,564 students and maintains a total cost of attendance of $23,031 annually, with tuition at $8,690 for both in-state and out-of-state students. Room and board costs $14,341 per year. Admissions are accessible, with a 91 percent acceptance rate. The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 550 and SAT Math is 530; the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 20.

Jackson State is well-suited for students seeking a research-active HBCU environment with strong ties to teacher education and community engagement. Prospective students should review graduation rates, available support services, and specific program offerings. For more information, visit jsums.edu.