$7,501
$18,314
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,506 |
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| Declined | + 1,776 |
| Total Received | 6,282 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| Birmingham–Southern College | Birmingham, AL |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| SAT | 1341 |
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| ACT | 2204 |
Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a public university. Its 250-acre campus is located in Jackson, MS.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 8,558 |
| 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.) • ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • 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) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • 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) |
250-acre, urban campus in Jackson (population: 169,148). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Jackson State University
1400 J.R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | September 5 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,506 |
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| Declined | + 1,776 |
| Total Received | 6,282 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Janieth Wilson-Adams
Director of Admissions
P: 800 848-6817
F: 601 979-3445
admappl@jsums.edu
| Tuition | $7,501 |
| Room | $5,363 |
| Board | $3,589 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 |
| Total | $17,853 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,283 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $6,570 |
51%
$11,283
Need-based
| Federal | $20,694,199 |
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| Total | $20,694,199 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $13,076 |
| State | $1,169,164 |
| Institutional | $15,094,426 |
| Other external | $980,847 |
| Total | $17,257,513 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 152 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Cameroon China Ethiopia India Nigeria Saudi Arabia |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Patricia McGee
Director of JSU Global
601 979-1611
patricia.a.jernigan@jsums.edu
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