by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Jackson State University, located in Jackson, MS.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Least Selective (85%+) |
| Acceptance Rate | 93% |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Jackson State University had 15,487 total applications. Among these applicants, 14,426 were admitted, and 955 decided to attend.
| Applicant Total | 15,487 |
| Accepted | 14,426 |
| Enrolled | 955 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 918 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 37 |
Getting into Jackson State University is 93.1%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at Jackson State University: the female acceptance rate is 94% versus 92% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for Jackson State University is 7%. This shows that 7% of those who received offers of admission registered. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 6% compared to 9% for men.
Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Jackson State University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,703 | 10,784 |
| Admitted | 4,325 | 10,101 |
| Enrolled | 386 | 569 |
About 10% of students accepted to Jackson State reported SAT scores (93 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 550. SAT Math scores ranged from 390 and 520.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 430 | 550 |
| Math | 390 | 520 |
| Combined Total | 820 | 1070 |
Jackson State got ACT scores from 29% of admitted applicants (277 students).
ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 15 and 20.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 20 |
| English/Reading | 13 | 21 |
| Math | 15 | 18 |
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