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Jackson State University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Jackson State University men's basketball recruiting profile. Jackson State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. from Jackson, Mississippi. Led by head coach Trey Johnson, Jackson State University pairs a 93% acceptance rate with a 51% graduation rate and a $23,450 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
17
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southwestern Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,261
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
93%
State
Mississippi
City
Jackson
Address
1400 John R. Lynch Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 42% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Trey Johnson
Head Coach
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Darrian Wilson
Associate Head Coach
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Patrick Richardson
Assistant Coach
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Tyler Adams
Assistant Coach/recruiting Coordinator
(769) 348-9908·View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 3% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
62%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$30,530
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$39,060
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 56% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,690
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$8,690
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,341
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,450
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 1% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$936,115
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$102,719
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