Resources › For Students and Parents Jackson State University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Jackson State University Marching Band. "SGT" Robinson / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated October 03, 2017 Jackson State University Admissions Overview: Those interested in applying to Jackson State will need to submit, in addition to the application, high school transcripts and scores from either the SAT or ACT. The school is not highly selective--the acceptance rate in 2016 was 63%. Successful applicants generally have strong grades, good test scores, and an overall impressive application. For more information, check out Jackson State's website, or contact the admissions office. Admissions Data (2016): Jackson State University Acceptance Rate: 63%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 410 / 520SAT Math: 410 / 540SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanSAT score comparison for Mississippi collegesACT Composite: 17 / 21ACT English: 16 / 22ACT Math: 16 / 20What these ACT numbers meanACT score comparison for Mississippi colleges Jackson State University Description: Founded in 1877, Jackson State University is a historically black university located on a 125-acre campus in Jackson, Mississippi. JSU offers a range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. Professional fields and the sciences are particularly popular among undergraduates. On the student life front, Jackson State has an active fraternity and sorority system. The school also has two Greek organizations for students involved in band, and The Sonic Boom of the South, Jackson State's marching band, has played at numerous college and professional athletic venues. In athletics, the Jackson State Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference. JSU fields eight men's and ten women's Division I athletic teams. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 9,811 (7,492 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 37% Male / 63% Female87% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $7,261 (in-state); $17,614 (out-of-state)Books: $2,300 (why so much?)Room and Board: $8,708Other Expenses: $4,800Total Cost: $23,069 (in-state); $33,422 (out-of-state) Jackson State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 89%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 84%Loans: 69%Average Amount of AidGrants: $8,949Loans: $6,706 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Management, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mass Communications, Psychology, Social Work Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%4-Year Graduation Rate: 19%6-Year Graduation Rate: 38% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Baseball, Tennis, Football, Golf, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Track and Field, Soccer, Tennis, Softball, Cross Country, Basketball, Golf Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Jackson State University, You May Also Like These Schools: Clark Atlanta University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphGrambling State University: Profile Alabama State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Mississippi: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSpelman College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAlbany State University: Profile Hampton University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMississippi Valley State University: Profile Tennessee State University: Profile University of Memphis: Profile Bethune-Cookman University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAlcorn State University: Profile