Jackson, MS
Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 24 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 91% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,396 | 5,669 | 854 | 68% |
| 2020 | 9,551 | 8,594 | 623 | 90% |
| 2021 | 7,889 | 4,900 | 793 | 62% |
| 2022 | 12,583 | 11,153 | 1,132 | 89% |
| 2023 | 14,141 | 12,873 | 978 | 91% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,700 of 9,509 women and 4,128 of 4,574 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Jackson State University has an acceptance rate of 91% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,873 of 14,141 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
14,141 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 978 enrolled.
No. Jackson State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 24 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 91% — it has become less selective.