Jackson State University
1440 J R Lynch St
Jackson, MS 39217
(601) 979-2121
Jackson, MS 39217
(601) 979-2121
Website: www.jsums.edu
Location: Southeast
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester
Overview
Get a snapshot of Jackson State University with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.About Jackson State University
Jackson State University is a public historically black college located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school was founded as a Baptist Seminary in 1877 in Natchez. It moved to Jackson shortly thereafter, where it earned the title the Urban University of Mississippi. Jackson is the largest city in Mississippi, as well as the state capital. Jackson State is only five minutes from downtown Jackson, but it retains the sprawling feel of a traditional college campus, complete with tree-lined roads and walkways.Popular degree programs at Jackson State University include business and computer science. Jackson State offers bachelor's through doctoral degrees. It is also headquarters of the Global-World HIV/AIDS Alliance, a group of institutions working to reduce the negative impact of AIDS among minority groups.
School Characteristics
Student Population: 8,351Type: Public
Tuition: $3,862
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: 18
Average SAT: Not Available
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 8,351Retention Rate: 74%
Graduation Rate: Not Available
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes
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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
