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Tuition

$6,788

$15,476

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,204
Declined + 2,765
Total Received 8,969
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Public

6,675

undergraduate students

2,144

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

38%

62%

male

female

1  :  16

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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30-36
1%
24-29
13%
18-23
49%
12-17
35%
6-11
2%
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
11%
18-23
33%
12-17
56%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
9%
18-23
55%
12-17
36%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Professional Interdisciplinary Studies
  2. Biology
  3. Accounting
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Jackson, MS

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School Facts

Jackson State, founded in 1877, is a public university. Its 175-acre campus is located in Jackson, MS.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 8,819
Established in 1877
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Historically Black college/university yes
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
APA (American Psychological Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NAIT (National Association of Industrial Technology)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
PAB (Planning Accreditation Board)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 1341
ACT 2204

Right Now

Jackson, MS

175-acre, urban campus in Jackson (population: 175,561). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Jackson State University
1400 J.R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
23%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
27%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
5 fraternities 1% of male students
 
4 sororities 2% of female students
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
13%
18-23
49%
12-17
35%
6-11
2%
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
11%
18-23
33%
12-17
56%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
9%
18-23
55%
12-17
36%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline April 1 (priority deadline)
August 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Interview

Not Considered

Class rank
Essay
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,204
Declined + 2,765
Total Received 8,969

Admissions Contact

Janieth Wilson-Adams
Interim Director of Admissions
P: 800 848-6817
F: 601 979-3445
admappl@jsums.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,988
Room 4,132
Board 2,674
Books & supplies 800
Total $13,594
Average Financial Aid - 10,770
Total with Avg. Aid $2,824

Financial Aid

54%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,770

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $25,565,728
State
Institutional
Other external
Total $25,565,728

Non-need-based

Federal $76,000
State $2,523,246
Institutional $16,525,153
Other external $1,385,710
Total $20,510,109

Financial Aid Right Now

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
April 15

Institution's own financial aid form
April 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 601 979-2227
F: 601 979-2237
finaid@jsums.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Betty J. Moncure
Director of Financial Aid
betty.j.moncure@jsums.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)
Mascot
Tigers
School colors
navy blue and white

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Athletic Directors

Vivian L. Fuller (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Adrianne L. Swinney (women's)
Associate Athletic Director/Swa/Academics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child Care/Family Education
Civil Engineering
Clinical Mental Health
Clinical Psychology
Communicative Disorders
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminal Justice/Correctional Services
Criminology/Justice Services
Early Childhood Education
Earth Systems Science
Economics
Educational Administration
Educational Administration/Supervision
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Finance
Foreign Languages
Hazardous Waste Management
Health Care Administration
Health/Physical Education/Recreation
History
Industrial Technology
Management
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Meteorology
Music Education
Performance
Physics
Political Science
Professional Interdisciplinary Studies
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Policy/Administration
Reading
Rehabilitation Counseling
School Counseling
Science/Mathematics Education
Secondary Education
Social Sciences Education
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Speech
Sport Sciences
Teaching
Technology Education
Telecommunications Engineering
Urban Education
Urban Studies
Urban/Regional Planning

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Professional Interdisciplinary Studies
  2. Biology
  3. Accounting

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

8,819

total students

83%

17%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

76%

6,675
students

Female
62%
4,165

Male
38%
2,510

Graduate

24%

2,144
students

Female
72%
1,534

Male
28%
610

undergraduateFull-time

82%

5,506
students

Female
60%
3,282

Male
40%
2,224

undergraduatePart-time

18%

1,169
students

Female
76%
883

Male
24%
286

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
92%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
4%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Transfer applicants accepted

Not Reported

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

98

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

128

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 96
Countries most often represented Bangladesh
China
Ethiopia
India
Iran
Nigeria
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Thomas Calhoun
Interim Dean of International Programs
601 979-3791
thomas.c.calhoun@jsums.edu

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