Jackson State University SAT and ACT scores
Jackson, MS · public college · 4,769 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Jackson State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Jackson State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Jackson State University scored 820 to 1070, with an average of 965. A score at or above 950 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Jackson State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 15 to 20. A 20 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Jackson State University require the SAT or ACT?
Jackson State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Jackson State University accept the CLT?
Jackson State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Mississippi with similar scores
- Alcorn State UniversitySAT 670–998
- Mississippi University for WomenACT 17–24
- Mississippi Valley State UniversityACT 13–17
- Delta State UniversitySAT 925–1210
- Southeastern Baptist CollegeACT 5–7
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Eastern New Mexico UniversitySAT 830–1060
- Western Kentucky UniversitySAT 840–1050
- Bennett CollegeSAT 820–1060
- Coppin State UniversitySAT 880–1020
- Fairmont State UniversitySAT 810–1070
- Hampton UniversitySAT 790–1090
More about Jackson State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Jackson State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026