Jackson, Mississippi · Public · 4,600 undergrads · HBCU
Jackson State University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024 (14,426 of 15,487, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 820–1070.
The numbers
Applied
15,487
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
15–20
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
6.6%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
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Can I get into Jackson State University?
93% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 820–1070 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
15,487 applied, 14,426 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Jackson State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Jackson State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Jackson State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Jackson State University's acceptance rate?
Jackson State University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024 (14,426 of 15,487, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Jackson State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 820–1070. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
