Jackson State University is a public institution in Jackson, Mississippi, enrolling 7,080 students. It admits 67.5% of applicants. The average student pays $15,290 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $24,637.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 67.5%
Applicants: 8,396
Admitted: 5,666
Yield: 15.1%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $24,637
Average net price: $15,290
In-state tuition: $8,445
Out-of-state tuition: $9,445
Median debt at graduation: $22,250

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 7,080
Student-faculty ratio: 14:1
Graduation rate: 39%
Freshman retention: 77%
US News rank: #299

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $36,198
Median earnings (6 yr): $30,345
Loan repayment (3 yr): 51.6%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Jackson State University.

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