Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,415. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Mississippi residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,965 | $11,965 |
| Housing & meals | $11,782 | $11,782 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Personal & travel | $10,716 | $10,716 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$448 | −$448 |
| Total cost of attendance | $32,415 | $35,415 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Jackson State University net price compared with other Mississippi colleges
Jackson State University has the 12th-lowest average net price of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | William Carey University | $14,258 | 60% | $43,087 |
| 8 | Belhaven University | $15,676 | 49% | $46,440 |
| 9 | Tougaloo College | $17,043 | 33% | $34,724 |
| 10 | Mississippi State University | $17,595 | 67% | $51,513 |
| 11 | University of Southern Mississippi | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | $23,836 | 51% | $39,060 |
| 13 | Blue Mountain Christian University | $24,016 | 55% | $40,421 |
| 14 | Millsaps College | $26,034 | 57% | $53,848 |
| 15 | Mississippi College | $27,712 | 59% | $47,485 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Mississippi colleges →
Why Jackson State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University | 93% | $23,836 | 51% | $39,060 | This school |
| Mississippi University for Women | 90% | $12,411 | 47% | $46,128 | |
| Delta State University | 100% | $13,540 | 48% | $41,991 | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | $9,686 | 27% | $31,919 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Jackson State University would cost you $11,425 more per year than Mississippi University for Women, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Jackson State University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$5,916).
- Mississippi University for Women gives aided families $1,235 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Mississippi resident | Jackson State University | MUW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,965 | $8,492 | +$473 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $1,600 | −$200 |
| Housing & meals | $11,782 | $8,387 | +$3,395 |
| Personal & travel | $10,716 | $4,800 | +$5,916 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$448 | −$1,054 | +$606 |
| Sticker price | $32,415 | $22,225 | +$10,190 |
| Average grants | −$8,579 | −$9,814 | +$1,235 |
| You pay | $23,836 | $12,411 | +$11,425 |
“+” means Jackson State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Jackson State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Jackson State University?
Tuition and fees are $8,965 a year for Mississippi residents and $11,965 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Jackson State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $32,415 a year for Mississippi residents living on campus and about $35,415 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Jackson State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,836 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $22,869; $48–75k pay $26,236; $110k+ pay $27,576. These figures are for Mississippi residents.
How much debt do Jackson State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $24,751, and 13.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Jackson State University overview