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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.
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 8,783
  • College Alias: JSU
  • College Mascot: Tigers
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Jackson State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • 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
 
 
 
Jackson State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,3415,5228,863
Number Granted Admission (%)1,273 (38%)3,025 (55%)4,298 (48%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)298 (23%)555 (18%)853 (20%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam82299%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1620
ACT ® English1621
ACT ® Math1619
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving78%72%30%33%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,975$4,471$1,239$7,178
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)10.4%10.5%8.0%
Number in Default254238251
Number in Repayment2,4202,2593,135
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,634$4,634$4,476
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,634$4,634$4,476
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,358$10,978$10,072
Books and Supplies$2,100$2,100$1,900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,693$5,720$5,534
Other Expenses$4,700$4,600$4,506
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,100$6,100$6,100
Other Expenses$4,900$4,700$4,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,900$4,700$4,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,127$17,054$16,416
In-State$17,127$17,054$16,416
Out of State$23,851$23,398$22,012
Off Campus
In-District$17,734$17,534$16,976
In-State$17,734$17,534$16,976
Out of State$24,458$23,878$22,572
Off Campus with Family
In-District$11,634$11,434$10,876
In-State$11,634$11,434$10,876
Out of State$18,358$17,778$16,472
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Urban Planning-51
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology908-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting5513-
Business Administration85176
Business Economics7--
Finance24--
Marketing18--
Entrepreneurial Studies2--
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies361-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer1413-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services-19-
Education Administration-38
Education, Other51--
Educational and Instructional Media Design7--
Elementary Education3811-
Higher Education Administration--16
Kindergarten and Preschool Education-3713
Mathematics Teacher Education-2-
Music Teacher Education510-
Physical Education1817-
Reading Teacher Education-8-
Science Teacher Education-1-
Secondary Education-15-
Social Science Teacher Education2--
Special Education Teaching910-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels-6-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education-13-
 
Engineering
Civil Engineering8--
Computer Engineering14--
Engineering-7-
 
Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology and Environmental Technology-5-
Industrial Technology25--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature154-
Speech9--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures2--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders1419-
Health Care Administration29--
Public Health-271
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling-17-
 
History
History82-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other96--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics81-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-23
 
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology3--
Chemistry469
Physics3--
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--4
Psychology44--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration-42
Social Work43264
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice453-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science308-
Sociology2412-
Urban Studies and Affairs3--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Performance6--
Visual and Performing Arts11--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 8,783
    • Undergraduate: 6,805 Graduate: 1,978
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,138 Female: 5,645
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,563 Female: 4,242
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 575 Female: 1,403
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,635 Part-Time: 2,148
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,835 Part-Time: 970
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 800 Part-Time: 1,178
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian40.05%
Black8,14393%
Asian340.4%
Hispanic340.4%
White5306%
Unknown380.4%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18300.3%
Ages 18-191,52517%
Ages 20-212,06423%
Ages 22-241,79920%
Ages 25-291,29115%
Ages 30-347799%
Ages 35-395446%
Ages 40-495346%
Ages 50-652142%
Age Over 6530.03%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,6591,540119
Faculty Status525406119
Tenured Faculty155155-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service525406119
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3131-
Other Professionals588588-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional515515-
Clerical And Secretarial208208-
Skilled Crafts2424-
Service and/or Maintenance228228-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,960 (345)$57,684 (180)$49,898 (165)
Professor$68,720 (47)$70,071 (29)$66,543 (18)
Associate Professor$59,685 (83)$60,673 (51)$58,111 (32)
Assistant Professor$53,731 (145)$55,970 (78)$51,123 (67)
Instructor$37,738 (70)$40,500 (22)$36,471 (48)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,623 (61)$91,427 (39)$83,651 (22)
Professor$102,662 (29)$106,665 (20)$93,765 (9)
Associate Professor$80,325 (20)$79,316 (11)$81,558 (9)
Assistant Professor$70,218 (9)$73,037 (6)$64,580 (3)
Instructor$70,119 (1)$70,119 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$60,111 (2)$51,541 (1)$68,681 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,747 (406)$60,733 (219)$52,080 (187)
Professor$74,549 (76)$77,092 (49)$69,935 (27)
Associate Professor$60,857 (103)$61,422 (62)$60,003 (41)
Assistant Professor$53,948 (154)$56,241 (84)$51,197 (70)
Instructor$38,014 (71)$41,234 (23)$36,471 (48)
Lecturer$49,183 (2)$42,171 (1)$56,195 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,847,740$1,088,399$759,341
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes337187150
Unduplicated Athletes299163136
Baseball1919-
Basketball321715
All Track Combined1075354
Football8282-
Golf1486
Soccer29-29
Softball15-15
Tennis18810
Volleyball15-15
Bowling6-6
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$63,129$33,704
Assistant Coaches-$56,031$41,450
 
Coaches
All Coaches331914
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students47%
 
By Gender
Male41%
Female53%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien25%
American Indian-
Black48%
Asian-
Hispanic40%
White50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less16%
5 Years28%
6 Years47%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related4-
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related46
Liquor Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery2-
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary29
Arson12
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery32
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary217
Vehicle Theft76
Arson12
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