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Jackson State University

Jackson State University Tigers
Jackson State University Tigers
1440 J R Lynch St
Jackson, Mississippi 39217
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Jackson State University

1440 J R Lynch St
Jackson, Mississippi 39217
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Jackson State University at a Glance

Jackson State University is a medium-sized public college located in the midsized city of Jackson, Mississippi. Currently, there are roughly 9,959 students enrolled, 35% of which are male and 65% female. Athletically, Jackson State University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

General Information

Student Count:9,959
Gender Ratio:35% Male, 65% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's
School Setting:Medium-sized four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Midsize City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$4,634
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$4,634
Yearly Room:$3,820
Yearly Board:$2,376
In-state Cost (On Campus):$17,127
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$23,851

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(601) 979-2121
Athletic Phone:(601) 979-2291

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:2,502 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Jackson State University Admissions & Academics

On average, Jackson State University has around 8,863 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:8,863
Male Applicants:3,341
Female Applicants:5,522
% Male Applicants:38%
% Female Applicants:62%
Total Admitted:4,298
Admitted Males:1,273
Admitted Females:3,025
% Admitted Males:30%
% Admitted Females:70%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:N/A
Percent Who Submit SAT:N/A
ACT Scores Submitted:822
Percent Who Submit ACT:99%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:N/A
25th% Math:N/A
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:N/A
75th% Math:N/A
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:16
25th% Math:16
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:16
75th% Reading:21
75th% Math:19
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:20

Jackson State University Athletics
"Home of the Tigers"

General Tigers Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Southwestern Athletic Conference
Team Colors:Blue and White
Stadium Name:Miss Veterans Mem
Stadium Capacity:62,512
Gym Name:Athletic Assm Center
Gym Capacity:8,000

Tigers Contact Info

Phone:(601) 979-2121
Athletic Phone:(601) 979-2291
Website:http://www.jsums.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.jsums.edu

Jackson State University Campus & Student Body

Jackson State University offers a total of 46 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's.

Student Body Info

Nat. American:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
Non-resident:Unavailable
Unknown:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
ArchitectureYesYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Natural ResourcesYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYesYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes


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