Jackson State University is a prominent public HBCU in Mississippi known for its vibrant culture, STEM research, and dedicated leadership development.
- Admit rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- SAT middle 50%
- 930–1100
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $13,500
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.25
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 930 and 1100.
Popular majors
- Biology & Biomedical SciencesBiology, Health & Pre-Med
- Civil & Environmental EngineeringEngineering & Tech
- Business AdministrationBusiness, Finance & Econ
Highlights
- Historic HBCU and Carnegie R2 research university with over 145 years of leadership excellence
- Home of the world-famous 'Sonic Boom of the South' marching band and Prancing J-Settes
- Major producer of African American engineers, educators, and healthcare professionals
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