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Jackson, MS · University, MS
| Jackson State University | University of Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,836/yr | $13,314/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,869/yr | $8,945/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $30,470 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,516/yr | $9,217/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,236/yr | $14,794/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,388/yr | $18,573/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,576/yr | $21,313/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $323/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,341/yr | $12,600/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,341/yr | $13,700/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $18,646/yr | $6,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $32,415/yr | $28,660/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,965/yr | $9,772/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $11,965/yr | $28,600/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 72% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 82% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 820–1070 | 1000–1200 |
| SAT average | 965 | 1184 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–20 | 21–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 13–21 · Math 15–18 | English 21–30 · Math 19–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 14,141 | 27,837 |
| Students accepted | 12,873 | 27,218 |
| Students who enrolled | 978 | 5,237 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 7.6% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 12% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 29% | 63% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 62% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $39,060/yr | $50,994/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $23,528–$56,884 | $33,733–$78,452 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 40% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 51% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 25% | 56% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $30,530/yr | $45,336/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 54% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 60% |
| First-gen students who finish | 36% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 35% | 47% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $34,769/yr | $48,889/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 14% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Health Professions 19% · Communication & Journalism 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $69,650/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $96,228/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,600 | 21,473 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,676 | 4,864 |
| Average professor pay | $7,988/mo | $10,330/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 86% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $21,266 | $47,087 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Jackson, MS | University, MS |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1877 | 1848 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 1% |
| Men | 37% | 43% |
| Women | 63% | 57% |
| White students | 2.4% | 78% |
| Black students | 94% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Other / not reported | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 4.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 4.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,884/yr | $15,881/yr |
| Endowment | $61.0M | $924.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,149 | 5,690 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,094/yr | $6,840/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,972/yr | $5,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 7 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 363 | 408 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.6M | $11.7M |
| Athletics budget | $12.4M | $171.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.4M | $171.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $78,279 | $3.3M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.