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Jackson State University (JSU)
- 1440 J R Lynch St
- Jackson, MS 39217
- OPEID College Code: 00241000
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- General Phone: (601) 979-2121
- President: Dr. Ronald Mason, Jr.
- Website: www.jsums.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 8,698
- College Alias: JSU
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - JSU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,601 | 3,898 | 6,499 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 848 (33%) | 1,493 (38%) | 2,341 (36%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 383 (45%) | 543 (36%) | 926 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 925 | 100% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 19 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 67% | 13% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,114 | $2,076 | $621 | $3,280 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.0% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
| Number in Default | 251 | 68 | 178 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,135 | 2,348 | 2,489 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,476 | $4,182 | $3,964 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,072 | $9,482 | $8,872 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,534 | $5,274 | $5,044 |
| Other Expenses | $4,506 | $4,200 | $4,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,100 | $6,100 | $5,900 |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,300 | $4,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,300 | $4,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,416 | $15,556 | $14,908 |
| Out of State | $22,012 | $20,856 | $19,816 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,976 | $16,482 | $15,764 |
| Out of State | $22,572 | $21,782 | $20,672 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,876 | $10,382 | $9,864 |
| Out of State | $16,472 | $15,682 | $14,772 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,698 Undergraduate: 6,823 Graduate: 1,875
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,119 Female: 5,579
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,590 Female: 4,233
- Graduate Gender Male: 529 Female: 1,346
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,653 Part-Time: 2,045
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,917 Part-Time: 906
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 736 Part-Time: 1,139
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 34 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.06% |
| Black | 8,127 | 93% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 0.4% |
| White | 468 | 5% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 1,206 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,641 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,968 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,596 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 772 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 504 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 628 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 371 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,758 | 1,597 | 161 |
| Faculty Status | 512 | 394 | 118 |
| Tenured Faculty | 138 | 138 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 472 | 384 | 88 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 146 | 115 | 31 |
| Other Professionals | 515 | 475 | 40 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 625 | 623 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 199 | 199 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 26 | 26 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 323 | 322 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,421 (308) | $57,038 (172) | $51,110 (136) |
| Professor | $67,030 (37) | $66,159 (24) | $68,638 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $60,871 (69) | $63,303 (39) | $57,711 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,645 (142) | $55,846 (88) | $52,688 (54) |
| Instructor | $38,695 (60) | $39,975 (21) | $38,006 (39) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,869 (76) | $81,723 (51) | $73,047 (25) |
| Professor | $94,960 (25) | $99,144 (18) | $84,203 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $79,909 (30) | $80,706 (20) | $78,316 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,302 (14) | $65,515 (9) | $62,119 (5) |
| Instructor | $46,075 (7) | $44,880 (4) | $47,669 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,422 (384) | $59,286 (223) | $52,455 (161) |
| Professor | $71,331 (62) | $72,571 (42) | $68,728 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $62,238 (99) | $64,229 (59) | $59,302 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,463 (156) | $55,638 (97) | $52,530 (59) |
| Instructor | $38,591 (67) | $39,454 (25) | $38,077 (42) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,811,310 | $1,030,802 | $780,508 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 346 | 210 | 136 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 343 | 208 | 135 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Soccer | 20 | - | 20 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Cross Country | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Bowling | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $52,751 | $38,972 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $46,786 | $36,719 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 20% |
| Black | 36% |
| White | 25% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | - | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 17 | 18 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 10 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
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