Paying for Jackson State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,795 4.14%	$9,795 3.71%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,795 4.14%	$9,795 3.71%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Jackson State University (Jackson State) are $8,795 for Mississippi residents and $9,795 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,977. It could cover 81.44% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,716 for Mississippi residents and $25,716 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Jackson State's 4-year tuition is $36,064 for Mississippi residents and $40,063 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $150,938 for Mississippi residents and $154,937 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Jackson State University is $8,795 for Mississippi residents and $9,795 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.14% for Mississippi residents and increased by 3.71% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Jackson State is $9,160 for Mississippi residents and $10,158 for out-of-state students, a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Jackson State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,445	$9,445	$19,678
2023-2024	$8,795	$9,795	$22,498
Change % 2023-2024	4.14%	3.71%	14.33%
2024-2025	$9,160	$10,158	$25,722

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,795 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $9,795. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Jackson State is $9,160 for Mississippi residents and $10,158 for out-of-state students , a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Jackson State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,445	$9,445	$19,678
2023-2024	$8,795	$9,795	$22,498
Change % 2023-2024	4.14%	3.71%	14.33%
2024-2025	$9,160	$10,158	$25,722

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Jackson State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $355 for Mississippi residents and $1,355 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $474 for Mississippi residents and $1,474 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$345	$845
	2023-2024	$355	$1,355
	2024-2025	$365	$2,173
Graduate	2022-2023	$460	$960
	2023-2024	$474	$1,474
	2024-2025	$488	$2,263

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,498. The Living costs increased by 14.33% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Jackson State's 2024 on-campus COA is $32,693 for state residents and $33,693 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $32,693 for state residents and $33,693 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Jackson State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,795
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$9,795
Room & Board	$11,782	$11,782
Personal Expenses	$10,716	$10,716
Books & Supplies	$1,400
COA (In-State)	$32,693	$32,693
COA (Out-of-State)	$33,693	$33,693

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Jackson State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Jackson State is $36,064 for Mississippi residents and $40,063 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Jackson State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Jackson State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,883	$8,971	$9,060	$9,150	$36,064
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$9,883	$9,971	$10,060	$10,150	$40,063
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,971	$9,060	$9,150	$9,241	$36,423
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$9,971	$10,060	$10,150	$10,240	$40,421
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,060	$9,150	$9,241	$9,333	$36,785
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$10,060	$10,150	$10,240	$10,332	$40,782
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,150	$9,241	$9,333	$9,426	$37,151
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$10,150	$10,240	$10,332	$10,424	$41,146
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,241	$9,333	$9,426	$9,520	$37,520
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$10,240	$10,332	$10,424	$10,517	$41,514

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $150,938 for Mississippi residents and $154,937 for out-of-state students.

Jackson State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,562	$36,573	$38,737	$41,066	$150,938
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,562	$37,573	$39,737	$42,066	$154,937
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,573	$38,737	$41,066	$43,574	$159,950
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,573	$39,737	$42,066	$44,573	$163,948
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$38,737	$41,066	$43,574	$46,273	$169,650
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,737	$42,066	$44,573	$47,272	$173,647
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$41,066	$43,574	$46,273	$49,180	$180,094
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$42,066	$44,573	$47,272	$50,179	$184,089
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$43,574	$46,273	$49,180	$52,311	$191,339
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$44,573	$47,272	$50,179	$53,309	$195,332

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $119,030 for Mississippi residents and $123,029 for out-of-state students.

Jackson State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,585	$28,596	$30,760	$33,089	$119,030
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,585	$29,596	$31,760	$34,089	$123,029
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,596	$30,760	$33,089	$35,597	$128,042
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,596	$31,760	$34,089	$36,596	$132,040
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,760	$33,089	$35,597	$38,296	$137,742
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,760	$34,089	$36,596	$39,295	$141,739
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$33,089	$35,597	$38,296	$41,203	$148,186
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,089	$36,596	$39,295	$42,202	$152,181
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$35,597	$38,296	$41,203	$44,334	$159,431
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,596	$39,295	$42,202	$45,332	$163,424

	In-State	Out-of-State
Jackson State University	$8,795	$9,795
Texas Southern University	$8,637	$20,397
Prairie View A & M University	$11,299	$26,874
Alabama State University	$11,248	$19,576
Southern University and A & M College	$9,842	$17,192
Mississippi Valley State University	$7,912	$7,912