8% of the students at Jackson State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $25,326 | $26,326 |
| Tuition | $8,445 | $9,445 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,066 | $10,066 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Transportation & Other | $5,415 | $5,415 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 89% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 70% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 39% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 69% |
Jackson State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Jackson State University was 2.93.
In 2020, 22% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 440 | 450 |
| 75th Percentile | 530 | 520 |
In 2020, 78% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 17 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 20 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Education, Other |
| Social Work |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management |