Jackson State University-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

Jackson State University

General Information:

Founded in 1877, Jackson State University is seated on 220 acres located in Hinds county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 5 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 95. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1400 John R Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
For more information call: 601 979-2121. This school has a website at https://www.jsums.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.jsums.edu/apply/

Application Deadline: July
Application Fee: $25
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: immunization record, minimum ACT Composite score of 16
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$8,688.00	$11,690.00
Room and Board	$11,722.00	$11,722.00
Fees	$275.00	$275.00
Total	$20,685.00	$23,687.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.jsums.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	2%	1%
600-699	6%	2%
500-599	29%	23%
400-499	50%	53%
300-399	14%	22%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	1%
24-29	8%
18-23	28%
12-17	51%
6-11	11%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	4%
11-25%	N/A
26-50%	N/A
Under 50%	59.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Male:

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball

Intramural Sports - Female:

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:

Bowling, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	1,735
Female	3,034
Total	4,769

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	2,196
Female	4,368
Total	6,564

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	0%
African American	95%
Hispanic	0%
Native American	0%
White	2%
Other	2%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	100%
At Least 25 Years Old	0%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	52%
Out Of State	48%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	89%
Live Off Campus	11%

Student Events (Top 3)

Street Jam (student organizational fair for all students to attend), The Great Reveal (Greek lettered organizations new members presentation), The Rave (homecoming event for JSU students)

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, National Pan Hellenic Council, Tiger Team (Welcome Week Leaders), NAACP

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
16.0101 Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
27.0501 Statistics, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
40.0401 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
50.0101 Visual and Performing Arts, General
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
13.0501 Educational/Instructional Technology
09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies
51.0201 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
52.0601 Business/Managerial Economics
45.1201 Urban Studies/Affairs
26.1201 Biotechnology
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
54.0101 History, General
44.0000 Human Services, General
23.1304 Rhetoric and Composition
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
15.0000 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
14.0901 Computer Engineering, General
14.0801 Civil Engineering, General
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
52.0801 Finance, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
44.0701 Social Work
15.0612 Industrial Technology/Technician
14.0501 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
51.0701 Health/Health Care Administration/Management
51.0203 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
52.0301 Accounting
13.1311 Mathematics Teacher Education
13.1312 Music Teacher Education
13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
13.1317 Social Science Teacher Education
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching
13.1309 Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
24.0102 General Studies
13.9999 Education, Other
30.9999 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission

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Official Website | 1-800-822-PLAN (7526) | 512.936.3200

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

School Summary

Jackson State University

General Information:

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Institutional Control:

Address, Phone and URL:

Admissions

Tuition and other costs

Academics

Athletics

Scholarships

Enrollment

Student Body (Demographics)

Events and Organizations

Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.