Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Jackson State's SAT midpoint is 87 points higher than Alabama State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Alabama State's yield is 8 pts higher than Jackson State's
Yield rate - 3
Jackson State admits 93% vs. 98% at Alabama State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Alabama StateOpen
- Jackson StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 600–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Alabama StateTest-optional
- Jackson StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Alabama State
GPA and the high school record are required.
Jackson State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Alabama State | Jackson State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why