Jackson State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,270

2021 Average Net Price

$15,477

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.18%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

62.1%

7,889 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,080

69.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39%

476 Graduates

About

Jackson State University is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Jackson State University were General Biological Sciences (111 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (63 degrees), and Social Work (62 degrees).

In 2021, 1,487 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jackson State University. 74.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,322 degrees), 24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jackson State University is $8,270, which is $−20,722 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Jackson State University is $8,270, which is $−20,722 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,477.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Jackson State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,270

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Jackson State University was $8,270. The cost of tuition at Jackson State University is $−20,722 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$15,477

2021 Value

3.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Jackson State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,477. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Jackson State University grew by 3.77%.

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

$8,034

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jackson State University was of $8,034 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.25% between 2020 and 2021.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Jackson State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.4% with respect to 2020, when 79% 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.

4.18%

2019 Default Rate

109

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Jackson State University was 4.18%, which represents 109 out of the 2607 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 7,889 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 17.4% annual growth. Out of those 7,889 applicants, 4,900 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.1% acceptance rate.

There were 7,080 students enrolled at Jackson State University in 2021. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Jackson State University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,900

Accepted Out of 7,889

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Jackson State University was 62.1% (4,900 admissions from 7,889 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 90%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 17.4%, while admissions declined by −43%..

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

27%

Submission Percentage (2021)

164

Scores Submitted (2021)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Jackson State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Jackson State University had a total enrollment of 7,080 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Jackson State University is 4,916 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,164. This means that 69.4% 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, 2.82% White, 0.692% Two or More Races, 0.537% Hispanic or Latino, 0.41% Asian, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0989% 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 (61.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.7%) and White Female (0.939%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (67.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.1%) and White Female (4.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jackson State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,080 students. The full-time enrollment at Jackson State University is 4,916 and the part-time enrollment is 2,164. This means that 69.4% of students enrolled at Jackson State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

77%

2021 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 77%. 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 (2021)

Black or African American
6,551 enrolled students
White
200 enrolled students
Two or More Races
49 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jackson State University is 92.5% Black or African American, 2.82% White, 0.692% Two or More Races, 0.537% Hispanic or Latino, 0.41% Asian, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0989% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 733 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 (1,322 degrees awarded). There were 24 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Jackson State University is General Biological Sciences (111 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (63 degrees) and Social Work (62 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Public Administration and Social Service (160 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (449 degrees), and Biology (124 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 (1,701,172 people), Physicians (480,991 people), Secondary school teachers (468,081 people), Education administrators (285,516 people), and Postsecondary teachers (283,057 people).

The most specialized majors at Jackson State University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (160 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (449 degrees), Biology (124 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (63 degrees), and Physical Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Chief executives & legislators, and Dental assistants

The most specialized majors at Jackson State University are Public Administration and Social Service (160 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (449 degrees), Biology (124 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (63 degrees), and Physical Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,921,417 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (702,422 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (607,944 people), Offices of physicians (251,964 people), and Scientific research & development services (204,144 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 (2020)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
132 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
124 degrees awarded
Social Work
84 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Jackson State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 132 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

377

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,110

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 377 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State University, which is 0.34 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,110).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State University in Social Work, which is 7.81 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% 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 42% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Jackson State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
1,322 degrees awarded
White
55 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jackson State University is black or african american (1,322 degrees awarded). There were 24 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

0.74% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
1,008 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
314 degrees awarded
White Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jackson State University is black or african american female (1,008 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (314 degrees).

Operations

Jackson State University has an endowment valued at nearly $57.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.7M (22%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Jackson State University had a total salary expenditure of 183M. Jackson State University employs 91 Professors, 91 Associate professors and 76 Assistant professors. Most academics at Jackson State University are Male Professor (58), Male Associate professor (49), and Female Instructor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 304 employees, Management, with 122 employees, and Service with 59 employees.

Endowment

$57.6M

2021 Endowment

24.7%

growth from 2020

Jackson State University has an endowment valued at about $57.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Jackson State University grew 24.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $330M 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

$62.9M

2021 Salaries

2.85%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Jackson State University paid a median of $62.9M in salaries, which represents 34.3% of their overall expenditure ($183M) and a 2.85% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.8M

Instructional Salaries

322

Number of Employees

In 2021, Jackson State University paid a total of $21.8M to 322 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

91 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

304 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jackson State University were Professor with 91 employees, Associate professor with 91 employees, and Assistant professor with 76 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson State University were Office and Administrative Support with 304 employees, Management with 122 employees, and Service with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jackson State University was Male Professor with 58 employees, Male Associate professor with 49 employees, and Female Instructor with 45 employees.

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