Jackson State University had a total enrollment of 6,326 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Jackson State University is 4,946 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,380. This means that 78.2% of students enrolled at Jackson State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jackson State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92% Black or African American, 3.08% White, 0.411% Two or More Races, 0.316% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.221% Asian, 0.221% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.126% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jackson State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.8%) and White Female (1.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (66.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.5%) and White Female (3.8%).