What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 48 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 21 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 20 |
| Applied Psychology | 19 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17 |
| Computer Science | 16 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 |
| Dance | 12 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 |
| Creative Writing | 8 |
| Psychology | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 6 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 4 |
| Social Work | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Music Pedagogy | 2 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, USA South Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, USA South Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Jackson, MS
606,178 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.8 of 20
Elevation
336 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
38°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
83 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$920 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Millsaps College1 mi
- Jackson State University3 mi
- Tougaloo College6 mi
- Mississippi College9 mi
- Alcorn State University65 mi
- Mississippi Valley State University83 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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