Jackson State University
- Public
- Research university
Jackson State University: international tuition 11,965 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 35,415 USD, acceptance rate 93.2%. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 69.
Getting in. The school admits 93.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 430–550, Math 390–520, ACT 15–20. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 69+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 35,415 USD, before any scholarship. There are 2 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 24/8. You apply through Future Tigers admissions portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Jackson State University?
International tuition is 11,965 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 35,415 USD.
What English scores does Jackson State University require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 69.
What is the acceptance rate at Jackson State University?
The acceptance rate is 93.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- IvainTures2025Vlog
- lainaalovee2025Vlog
- hailie ☻2025Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Presidential Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Application window Nov 1–Feb 1
Provost Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Application window Nov 1–Feb 1
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiInternational transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service, course by course, with an equivalent GPA and English translation.Required
- Proof of fundsiA certified declaration of financial support covering one academic year must be sent to JSU Global after admission.Required
- SATACTiInternational undergraduate applications must include an ACT or SAT meeting the university’s stated threshold.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout77days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
44 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data