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Jackson State University Teaching Programs

Jackson State University is a public institution located in Jackson, MS. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Jackson State University Rankings

Jackson State University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#23 of 40	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#528 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2368 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Jackson State University?

Contact information for Jackson State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Phone:	6019792121
Website:	www.jsums.edu/
Admissions:	www.jsums.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.jsums.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Jackson State University?

You can apply to Jackson State University online at: https://www.jsums.edu/apply/

Jackson State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Jackson State University

Here’s what Jackson State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Jackson State University?

Jackson State University maintains an acceptance rate of 93%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 7% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Jackson State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 550. Math scores were between 390 and 520.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 820 to 1070. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Jackson State University ranged between 15 and 20.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Jackson State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,703	4,325	92%
Women	10,784	10,101	94%

Can I Afford Jackson State University?

The average net price after aid at Jackson State University is $20,191. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,690
In-State Fees	$275
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,690
Out-of-State Fees	$3,275
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,965
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$11,965

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at Jackson State University receive some form of financial aid (936 students).

Nearly 81% of students at Jackson State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,235 per student.

72% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,591.

Student Loan Debt

82% of Jackson State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,439 per year.

Jackson State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,413 students enrolled at Jackson State University. Jackson State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,769 undergraduate students at Jackson State University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Jackson State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	4,492
Hispanic	9
White	114
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	19
Non-Resident	85

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Jackson State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	250
Illinois	118
Georgia	79
Louisiana	74
Texas	66

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Jackson State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,795 of Jackson State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Jackson State University, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Jackson State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	1,540
Hispanic	5
White	89
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	138

Online Learning at Jackson State University

Jackson State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,990 undergraduate students at Jackson State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,186 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 237 students took at least one online class and 1,035 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Jackson State University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Jackson State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	27	115	—	142
Education, General	—	—	—	92
Education, Other	55	29	—	84
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	37	17	—	54
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	8	16	24
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	17	—	17
Special Education and Teaching	3	1	—	4

Academic Programs at Jackson State University

Jackson State University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Jackson State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.