Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002410
- Phone: (601) 862-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
70%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,788Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Jackson State University (ICC)
602 W Hill Street, Fulton, MS
Jackson State University is a public historically black institution located in Jackson, MS. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at JSU exceeds 8,700 annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs JSU offers:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students at JSU scored in a range of 17 - 20 on the ACT exam. Roughly 30% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 32% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at oim.jsums.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $6,100, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,400 annually. Students attending JSU may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Jackson State University Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students who would like to learn more about JSU can visit their website at http://www.jsums.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Jackson State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Jackson State University is around 7,300 students, where graduate students make up roughly 11% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $8,300-$9,900 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $350-$410 per unit
- Out-of-State: $850-$1,000 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 70% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 65% | $9,599 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 57% | $6,782 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Jackson State University may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Jackson State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Jackson State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Entrepreneurship (B)
- Finance (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (D)
Education
- Education (B, C, M)
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education (D, M)
- Physical Education (B, M)
- Higher Education Administration (D)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Special Education (B)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- Secondary Education (M)
Engineering
- Civil Engineering (B)
- Engineering (D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B)
- Biomedical Engineering (B)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
- English (B, M)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
- Statistics
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (D, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (B)
- Geology (B)
- Physics (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Public Administration (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, M)
- Sociology (B, M)
- Urban Studies (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Jackson State University.
- Alcorn State University in White Bear Lake, MN (62 miles away)
- Mississippi Valley State University in Columbus, MS (85 miles away)
- University of Southern Mississippi in Summit, MS (86 miles away)
- Delta State University in Greenville, MS (110 miles away)
- University of Louisiana at Monroe in Thibodaux, LA (110 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Mississippi colleges & universities profile page
- See all public colleges in Mississippi
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002410
- Phone: (601) 862-8000
- School Homepage