What division is Jackson State?

Jackson State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the SWAC.

What GPA do you need for Jackson State?

The average GPA at Jackson State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Jackson State?

Jackson State has an enrollment of approximately 4,600 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Jackson State?

Jackson State has an acceptance rate of 93%.

How do I get recruited to play at Jackson State?

To get recruited at Jackson State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Jackson State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Jackson State

Jackson, MSFCSSWAC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

4,600

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

93%

Acceptance

51%

Graduation

62%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Jackson State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the SWAC, located in Jackson, MS. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Jackson State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

51%

Acceptance

93%

Student:Faculty

14:1

Avg SAT

974

Retention

62%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$30,530

Coaching Staff44 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Jackson State Athletics

Jackson State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Jackson, MS, competing in the SWAC. With an enrollment of 4,600 students, Jackson State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Jackson State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Jackson State is 3.0. The school maintains a 51% graduation rate.

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