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88.6%Acceptance
$9,090Tuition
4,769Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,060Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,090
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,110
Average Net Price
$20,191
Students Receiving Financial Aid
68.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,782
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,782
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,272
Median Debt at Graduation
$30,470
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$323/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
38.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
78.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
68.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $19,018
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,006
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,679
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,845
$110,001+ $23,333

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay between $19,006 and $26,845 per year depending on income, well below the $22,272 sticker price. The lowest-income families pay around $19,000 annually, while those earning over $110,000 surprisingly pay just $23,333. Over four years, expect to spend $76,000 to $107,000 total.

Jackson State students graduate with $30,470 in median debt, translating to $323 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $39,060 median earnings after 10 years, though only 38.66% of borrowers stay current on loans. Nearly 70% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's mission to serve first-generation college students. Federal loans support 78% of students, while just 4% receive institutional grants averaging $8,678.

In-state students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly the same as out-of-state peers while building generational wealth through an HBCU education.

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