- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 430–550 reading and writing, 390–520 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–20 composite
- Average net price: $19,892 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Jackson State University reported: an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–20.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Jackson State University reviews each application.
Jackson State University GPA requirements
Jackson State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Jackson State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Jackson State University acceptance rate
Jackson State University admitted 14,426 of 15,487 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Jackson State University is a public 4-year university in Jackson, Mississippi, with 4,650 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Jackson State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 430 | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 450 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| ACT English | 13 | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 18 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 965 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Jackson State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Jackson State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,892 a year at Jackson State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Jackson State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Jackson State University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is it easy to get into Jackson State University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Jackson State University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Jackson State University?
Jackson State University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 14,426 of 15,487 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Jackson State University look for?
Jackson State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Jackson State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Jackson State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 430–550 in reading and writing and 390–520 in math; ACT composite 15–20, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Jackson State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Jackson State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Jackson State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 29% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Jackson State University?
A lot: Jackson State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Jackson State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,892 a year at Jackson State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Jackson State University if a parent went there?
No. Jackson State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Jackson State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Jackson State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Jackson State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Jackson State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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