Affordable Tuition

We offer the most affordable tuition in our region.

Though Jackson State is nestled amongst a host of public and private institutions of higher learning, we offer the most affordable education in the region, allowing students to graduate or transfer to a 4-year college or university with little or no educational debt.

Cost Comparison
Institution Tuition & Fees
Jackson State Community College $3,604
University of Memphis $8,312
University of Tennessee-Martin $7,507
Lane College $9,180
Bethel University $15,714
Freed-Hardeman University $20,468
Union University $26,880

Tuition Comparison 2013-2014 (In-State Tuition & Fees; Source: Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Educational Statistics, U.S. Dept. Of Education. https://nces.ed.gov/)

We are aware that despite our affordability, funding college can be challenging and we encourage you to seek financial aid while providing the guidance on how to obtain it.

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