Jackson State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,520

3.02% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,892

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91%

14,141 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,564

78.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.2%

300 Graduates

About

Jackson State University is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Jackson State University were Teacher Education (139 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees), and Social Work (47 degrees).

In 2023, 1,419 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jackson State University. 72% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,297 degrees), 28.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jackson State University is $8,520, which is $−22,483 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jackson State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,388 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jackson State University is $8,520, which is $22,484 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,892.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Jackson State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,520

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jackson State University was $8,520. The cost of tuition at Jackson State University is $−22,484 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jackson State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,892

2023 Value

30.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jackson State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,892. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jackson State University grew by 30.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jackson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,445

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jackson State University was of $10,445 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 21.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jackson State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Jackson State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.79% with respect to 2022, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jackson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jackson State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2388 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Jackson State University received 14,141 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.4% annual growth. Out of those 14,141 applicants, 12,873 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91% acceptance rate.

There were 6,564 students enrolled at Jackson State University in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Jackson State University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

12,873

Accepted Out of 14,141

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Jackson State University was 91% (12,873 admissions from 14,141 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12.4%, while admissions grew by 15.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Jackson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2023)

115

Scores Submitted (2023)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Jackson State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Jackson State University had a total enrollment of 6,564 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jackson State University is 5,158 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,406. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Jackson State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jackson State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.5% Black or African American, 2.74% White, 0.609% Two or More Races, 0.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.274% Hispanic or Latino, 0.259% Asian, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jackson State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.1%) and White Male (1.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (65.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.7%) and White Female (3.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jackson State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,564 students. The full-time enrollment at Jackson State University is 5,158 and the part-time enrollment is 1,406. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Jackson State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jackson State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Jackson State University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Jackson State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Jackson State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
6,072 enrolled students
White
180 enrolled students
Two or More Races
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jackson State University is 92.5% Black or African American, 2.74% White, 0.609% Two or More Races, 0.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.274% Hispanic or Latino, 0.259% Asian, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14 students (0.213%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 625 more women than men received degrees from Jackson State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jackson State University is black or african american (1,297 degrees awarded). There were 28.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Jackson State University is Teacher Education (139 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees) and Social Work (47 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jackson State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (436 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (119 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,562,374 people), Secondary school teachers (550,079 people), Physicians (493,716 people), Other managers (292,213 people), and Education administrators (289,478 people).

The most specialized majors at Jackson State University in 2023 are Education (436 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (119 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (80 degrees), Biology (107 degrees), and Physical Sciences (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Jackson State University are Education (436 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (119 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (80 degrees), Biology (107 degrees), and Physical Sciences (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,942,105 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (673,629 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (518,066 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (411,315 people), and Offices of physicians (238,722 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jackson State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
99 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
80 degrees awarded
Social Work
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Jackson State University was General Biological Sciences with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Jackson State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

397

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 397 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State University, which is 0.388 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,022).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Jackson State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 1.11 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State University in Teacher Education, which is 5.95 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Jackson State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jackson State University is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,297 degrees awarded
White
46 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jackson State University is black or african american (1,297 degrees awarded). There were 28.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
944 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
353 degrees awarded
White Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jackson State University is black or african american female (944 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (353 degrees).

Operations

Jackson State University has an endowment valued at nearly $54.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.21M (5.94%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Jackson State University had a total salary expenditure of 196M. Jackson State University employs 93 Associate professors, 86 Assistant professors and 76 Professors. Most academics at Jackson State University are Male Professor (52), Male Associate professor (47), and Female Assistant professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 311 employees, Management, with 144 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 51 employees.

Endowment

$54.1M

2023 Endowment

10.5%

growth from 2022

Jackson State University has an endowment valued at about $54.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Jackson State University grew 10.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $380M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jackson State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$69.1M

2023 Salaries

5.66%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jackson State University paid a median of $69.1M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($196M) and a 5.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.95% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.85% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.5M

Instructional Salaries

307

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jackson State University paid a total of $22.5M to 307 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

93 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

311 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jackson State University were Associate professor with 93 employees, Assistant professor with 86 employees, and Professor with 76 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson State University were Office and Administrative Support with 311 employees, Management with 144 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jackson State University was Male Professor with 52 employees, Male Associate professor with 47 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Jackson State University.

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