| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 772 | 82.48% |
| White | 67 | 7.16% |
| International | 55 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.60% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 9 | 0.96% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.11% |
| Unknown | 0 | 0.11% |
The majority of Jackson State graduate students are Black or African American.