School Information

27.8
Total Cost $17,127
Total Enrollment 8,783
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Jackson State University

http://www.jsums.edu
1440 J R Lynch St, Jackson, Mississippi 39217
(601) 979-2121

The University produces technologically-advanced, diverse, ethical, global leaders who think critically, address societal problems and compete effectively.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Jackson State University, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 90.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,896), and 79% receive loans ($8,461 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,693. Off campus it is around $6,100.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Jackson State University is $10,375 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,634
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $11,358
Living Costs
Jackson State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,127
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $23,851
Total Expense In State Off Campus $17,734
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,634
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $24,458
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $18,358
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,863 people applied to Jackson State University. Of the applicants, 48.0% were admitted (38.0% male & 55.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (23.0% male and 18.0% female)

Of the 6,805 undergraduate students at Jackson State University, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (70.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 60.0% of the 1,978 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     65.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     64.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     17.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     36.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     47.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline march 26
Admissions Office Phone (800) 848-6817
Admissions Office Email admissions@jsums.edu
Admissions Office Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street
Admissions Website http://www.jsums.edu/prospective.php (find financial aid info here)

In order to be accepted to Jackson State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 20
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 19
 
Jackson State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 5 1
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 5 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 90 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 90 8
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 191 30 6
Accounting 55 13
Business Administration and Management, General 85 17 6
Business/Managerial Economics 7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
Finance, General 24
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18
Communication, journalism, and related programs 36 1
Mass Communication/Media Studies 36 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 14 13
Computer and Information Sciences, General 14 13
Education 26 130 152 37
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8 19
Education, Other 51
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 6 3 8
Educational/Instructional Media Design 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 6 38 11
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 16
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 37 13
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 5 10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 18 17
Reading Teacher Education 8
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 15
Social Science Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 9 10
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 6
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 13
Engineering 22 7
Civil Engineering, General 8
Computer Engineering, General 14
Engineering, General 7
Engineering technologies/technicians 25 5
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 5
Industrial Technology/Technician 25
English language and literature/letters 24 4
English Language and Literature, General 15 4
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 43 63 1
Communication Disorders, General 14 19
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 29
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 27 1
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 17
History 8 2
History, General 8 2
Mathematics and statistics 8 1
Mathematics, General 8 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 96
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 96
Natural resources and conservation 2 3
Environmental Science 2 3
Physical sciences 10 6 9
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 3
Chemistry, General 4 6 9
Physics, General 3
Psychology 44 4
Clinical Psychology 4
Psychology, General 44
Public administration and social service professions 43 30 6
Public Administration 4 2
Social Work 43 26 4
Security and protective services 45 3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 45 3
Social sciences 57 20
Political Science and Government, General 30 8
Sociology 24 12
Urban Studies/Affairs 3
Visual and performing arts 17
Music Performance, General 6
Visual and Performing Arts, General 11
 
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