Jackson State University Acceptance Rate
Jackson, Mississippi · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,141
- Admitted
- 12,873
- Yield
- 7.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Jackson State University's acceptance rate has risen from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 91% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,588 to 14,141 (+153%) over that period.
Its 91% rate makes Jackson State University more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
Jackson State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 7.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,588 | 3,938 | 70.5% | 1,196 |
| 2015–16 | 8,035 | 5,425 | 67.5% | 1,235 |
| 2016–17 | 9,390 | 5,946 | 63.3% | 1,292 |
| 2017–18 | 6,282 | 4,506 | 71.7% | 933 |
| 2018–19 | 7,680 | 5,294 | 68.9% | 831 |
| 2019–20 | 8,396 | 5,669 | 67.5% | 854 |
| 2020–21 | 9,551 | 8,594 | 90% | 623 |
| 2021–22 | 7,889 | 4,900 | 62.1% | 793 |
| 2022–23 | 12,583 | 11,153 | 88.6% | 1,132 |
| 2023–24 | 14,141 | 12,873 | 91% | 978 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,509 | 8,700 | 91.5% |
| Men | 4,574 | 4,128 | 90.2% |
| Unknown | 58 | 45 | 77.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–550 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 410–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–20 | 29% |
How Jackson State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Jackson State University's acceptance rate?
Jackson State University's acceptance rate is 91% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,873 admitted of 14,141 applicants).
Is Jackson State University test optional?
Jackson State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Jackson State University?
Jackson State University received 14,141 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,873.
What SAT score do you need for Jackson State University?
Admitted students at Jackson State University typically scored 440–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Jackson State University getting harder to get into?
Jackson State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 91% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.jsums.edu/.