Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

820–1070

Median ~950

Acceptance rate

93%

Enrollment

4,600

ACT middle 50%

15–20

What the numbers say about Jackson State University

The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 820 to 1070. A planning score near or above 1110 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 430 Reading and Writing and 530 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 93% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 51% completion rate and $39,060 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$8,965

Tuition (out-of-state)

$11,965

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$39,060

4-year completion rate (150% time)

51%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 820 and 1070. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1110 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1070 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
950 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
820 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Jackson State University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Virginia State University	Petersburg, VA	840–1070	89%
Winston-Salem State University	Winston-Salem, NC	830–1020	78%
Siena Heights University	Adrian, MI	810–1070	69%
Mercy College of Ohio	Toledo, OH	790–1010	93%
University of Saint Joseph	West Hartford, CT	850–1170	79%
Goshen College	Goshen, IN	880–1110	84%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Jackson State University?

Jackson State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 820–1070, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1110 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Jackson State University's acceptance rate?

Jackson State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 93%.

How much does it cost to attend Jackson State University?

In-state tuition is approximately $8,965 and out-of-state is approximately $11,965. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Jackson State University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Jackson State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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