Jackson State University: Admission & Tests

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Here is a quick review of Jackson State University general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Jackson State University admission requirements are very easy - this school accepts about 89% of the applicants.

This college doesn't require you to submit reference letters with your application and does not require admission test scores.

Jackson State University will usually accept your:
  • dual credits
    (from the courses giving both high school and college credits)
  • advanced placement credits
    (from the college-level courses taught in high school)
and will decline your:
  • credits for life experience

Application Fee

Application
Fee
$25
Jackson State University requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Jackson State University is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00.

SAT Test Scores

Submitting the results of Scholastic Aptitude Test is a rare part of the application. Only 1 percent of applicants at Jackson State University took the SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored from 530 to 590 on Math. Apparently, if you have got above 560 in SAT Math, that will be good enough to get accepted at this school.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

SAT Math
530
560
590

ACT Test Scores

American College Test is a typical stage of the application at Jackson State University. 43% of applicants completed the ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored
ACT
Composite
19
from 15 to 20 on English, from 15 to 18 on Math, and from 16 to 21 on Composite. Thus, if you got above 18 in ACT English, 17 in ACT Math, and 19 in ACT Composite, this gives good chances to get accepted at this institution.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

ACT English
15
18
20

ACT Math
15
17
18

ACT Composite
16
19
21

Contact Admissions

Phone
(601)
979-2121
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Jackson State University, please contact this school directly.

You can call the school's general information office at (601) 979-2121 or check Jackson State University Website

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