# Jackson State University: SAT Scores & Admissions Data Source: https://1600.now/college/jackson-state-university --- ## Jackson State University SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Jackson, MS · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 820–1070 · Range midpoint ~950 Acceptance rate: 93% Enrollment: 4,600 ACT middle 50%: 15–20 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How Jackson State University compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #191 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 2 in MS. - Its 93% acceptance rate is more selective than 6% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints skew 100 points toward Math (530 Math vs 430 Reading and Writing). - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($39,060) are $24,006 below the $63,066 median across that pool. - Out-of-state students pay $3,000 more per year than in-state students ($11,965 vs $8,965). National SAT rank: #191 of 197 SAT rank in MS: #2 of 2 More selective than: 6% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$24,006 ### What the numbers say about Jackson State University - The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 820 to 1070. A planning score near or above 1110 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 430 Reading and Writing and 530 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 93% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 51% completion rate and $39,060 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 950 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/950) [Plan for a 1100](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1100-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.jsums.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $8,965 Tuition (out-of-state): $11,965 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,060 4-year completion rate (150% time): 51% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **820** and **1070**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1110 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1070 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **950 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **820 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1070 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 820–1060 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 820 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to Jackson State University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Western Kentucky University](https://1600.now/college/western-kentucky-university) | Bowling Green, KY | 840–1050 | 94% | | [Hampton University](https://1600.now/college/hampton-university) | Hampton, VA | 790–1090 | 62% | | [The University of Texas at El Paso](https://1600.now/college/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso) | El Paso, TX | 860–1080 | 100% | | [Alabama A & M University](https://1600.now/college/alabama-a-and-m-university) | Normal, AL | 810–1040 | 58% | | [Norfolk State University](https://1600.now/college/norfolk-state-university) | Norfolk, VA | 820–1030 | 88% | | [Huston-Tillotson University](https://1600.now/college/huston-tillotson-university) | Austin, TX | 800–1160 | 39% | ### Questions about Jackson State University #### What SAT score do I need for Jackson State University? Jackson State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 820–1070, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1110 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is Jackson State University's acceptance rate? Jackson State University's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 93%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend Jackson State University? Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $8,965 and out-of-state is approximately $11,965. These figures exclude room, board, and fees. #### Is Jackson State University test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Jackson State University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.jsums.edu](https://www.jsums.edu/)