by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Jackson State University, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Those taking courses part-time at Jackson State University are charged $362 for every credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $362 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Jackson State University are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $275 in-state and $3,275 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,690 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
| Total | $8,965 | $11,965 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
Tuition at Jackson State University has shifted over the past few 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at Jackson State University, check out the Jackson State University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Jackson State University Tuition & Fees page.