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Overview
Jackson State University is a University institution located in Jackson, MS, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 18389
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
United States
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
United States
Contact
Ms. Keiona Miller
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: keiona.miller@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2914
Fax: 601-979-2914
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: keiona.miller@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2914
Fax: 601-979-2914
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biology/biological Sciences |
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Biotechnology |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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Entrepreneurship |
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Finance |
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Marketing/marketing Management |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Mass Communication/media |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education Related |
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Educational/instructional Technology |
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Elementary Education |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Social Science Teacher Education |
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Special Education |
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Technology/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Computer Engineering |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Industrial Technology |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English |
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Rhetoric And Composition |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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Health/health-care Administration |
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Speech-language Pathology |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics |
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Statistics |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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Chemistry |
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Geology/earth Science |
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Physics |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Social Work |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Political Science And Government |
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Sociology |
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Urban Studies/affairs |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Music Performance |
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Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,680
Applied
5,294
Accepted
1,919
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,193
Females Applied
3,666
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
2,487
Males Applied
1,628
Males Accepted
65%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.1
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | Immunization record, minimum ACT Composite score of 16 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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ACT Composite | 17 | 17 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,876
In-state
19,104
Out-of-state
Fees
70
Full-time student fees
9,552
Room & board
5,784
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
12,199
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,719
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,143
Avg. Loan Aid
10,529
Avg. Grant Aid
5,802
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
53%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,919
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
30%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 0.84% |
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Black or African American | 91.73% |
White or Caucasian | 3.45% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
Asian | 0.21% |
Two or more races | 1.58% |
Gender
Male (99.74%)
Female (178.06%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 41% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Thee I Love Bash and New Student Welcome Week
Homecoming, Thee I Love Bash and New Student Welcome Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Sonic Boom of the South, MADDRAMA, Interfaith and NAACP
Student Government Association, Sonic Boom of the South, MADDRAMA, Interfaith and NAACP
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | No |
Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
Football | Division 1B | ||
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Soccer | No | No | No |
Softball | No | No | |
Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | Division 1 | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | ||
Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Volleyball | Division 1 |
Faculty
527
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 347
Part-time - 180
Male - 248
Female - 279
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