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

    How Jackson State University compares

    • The ~950 SAT midpoint ranks #191 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 2 in MS.
    • Its 93% acceptance rate is more selective than 6% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 100 points toward Math (530 Math vs 430 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($39,060) are $24,006 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $3,000 more per year than in-state students ($11,965 vs $8,965).
    National SAT rank
    #191 of 197
    SAT rank in MS
    #2 of 2
    More selective than
    6% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$24,006

    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.
    Understand a 950 SAT scorePlan for a 1100Verify current admissions policy

    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.
    At or above 1070

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    820–1060

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 820

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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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.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of the Virgin IslandsCharlotte Amalie, VI780–103099%
    Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC890–109082%
    The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX860–1080100%
    Alabama A & M UniversityNormal, AL810–104058%
    Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY840–105094%
    Hampton UniversityHampton, VA790–109062%

    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.

    Official site: www.jsums.edu