by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Jackson State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University stood at $8,965 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,965. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $275 in-state and $3,275 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,690 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
| Total | $8,965 | $11,965 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Jackson State University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Jackson State University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Jackson State University sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Jackson State University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Jackson State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,270 | $8,270 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,270 | $8,270 |
| One Year Ago | $8,815 | $8,815 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,690 | $8,690 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Jackson State has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.09%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $9,152. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 8.46%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $12,977.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,152 | $12,977 |
| In 2 Years | $9,343 | $14,075 |
| In 3 Years | $9,538 | $15,266 |
| In 4 Years | $9,737 | $16,557 |
| In 5 Years | $9,940 | $17,958 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $58,875, compared with about $37,770 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Jackson State University, check out the Jackson State University Financial Aid page.
