Jackson, MS · Public university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,445 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $9,445 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,445 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $24,120 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $16,035 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,085 less than the sticker price — about 34% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Football (136), Track & Field (87), Baseball (38), Basketball (17), Tennis (7) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (71), Soccer (41), Softball (26), Basketball (17), Volleyball (17), Tennis (7), Bowling (6) |
| Softball conference | SWAC |
| Head softball coach | Kevin Montgomery |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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