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Jackson State University

Jackson, MS

93.2%

Acceptance Rate

$8,965

Avg Cost (In-State)

$11,965

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

41%

Graduation Rate

4,600

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

Sonic Boom BandMass CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationBusiness AdministrationPublic HealthSocial Work

Application requirements

Regular Deadline

Rolling admissions

Common App

No

Test Policy

Required

Essays Required

0

Letters of Rec

0

Interview

Not required

Essays: No essay required for general admission

Note: Minimum 2.5 GPA on college prep curriculum; official high school transcript required; ACT composite of 16 or SAT of 880 (ERW+Math) required

Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$40,158

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$45,235

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

53%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Earnings by major

Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Biology, General.$25,354$38,027109
Education, Other.$27,729$36,48173
Health and Medical Administrative Services.$30,860$45,30868
Social Work.$26,873$41,56666
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$28,911$50,24666
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.$35,174$49,29965
Criminal Justice and Corrections.$27,101$46,79961
Communication and Media Studies.$24,235$46,47246

Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.

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