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%



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

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

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball


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

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%


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)

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

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