About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Linda Rush
Director of Recruitment
Director of Recruitment
Address
P.O. Box 18389
Jackson, MS 39217
Jackson, MS 39217
Phone
601.979.2911
Email
linda.f.rush@jsums.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Center
Walter Payton Wellness Center
H.T. Sampson Library
Gibbs-Green Plaza
National Research Center
Walter Payton Wellness Center
H.T. Sampson Library
Gibbs-Green Plaza
National Research Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Jackson Convention Center
Missippippi Art Museum
Mississippi Agric Museum
Northpak Mall
Jackson Zoo
Missippippi Art Museum
Mississippi Agric Museum
Northpak Mall
Jackson Zoo
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mondays - Thursdays
9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
601.979.2911
9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
601.979.2911
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Academic Year
Times: January - May, June - July
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Academic Year
Times: January - May, June - July
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.jsums.edu/jsuoim/recruitment/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
public transit buses, taxis
Driving Instructions to Campus
FROM I-55 NORTH:
Exit onto I-20 West (Take ramp 92-C).
Proceed for about 2 miles.
Exit onto Ellis Avenue (Take ramp 42-B).
Proceed for about 1 mile.
Turn right onto J.R. Lynch Street.
At the first roundabout, take the first exit for Jackson State University.
At the second roundabout, make a left onto Prentiss Street.
The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center is located on the left at the traffic light.
FROM I-55 SOUTH:
Exit onto I-20 West (Take ramp 92-C).
Proceed for about 2 miles.
Exit onto Ellis Avenue (Take ramp 42-B).
Proceed for about 1 mile.
Turn right onto J.R. Lynch Street.
At the first roundabout, take the first exit for Jackson State University.
At the second roundabout, make a left onto Prentiss Street.
The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center is located on the left at the traffic light.
FROM I-20 WEST:
Exit onto Ellis Avenue (Take ramp 42-B).
Proceed for about 1 mile.
Turn right onto J.R. Lynch Street.
At the first roundabout, take the first exit for Jackson State University.
At the second roundabout, make a left onto Prentiss Street.
The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center is located on the left at the traffic light.
FROM I-20 EAST:
Exit onto Ellis Avenue (Take ramp 42-B).
Proceed for about 1 mile.
Turn right onto J.R. Lynch Street.
At the first roundabout, take the first exit for Jackson State University.
At the second roundabout, make a left onto Prentiss Street.
The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center is located on the left at the traffic light.
Local Accommodations
http://jacksonms.jac.myareaguide.com/hotels.html
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 7,265
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 2.90
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 20
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
517
with Terminal Degree
374
420
Minority
267
Men
250
Women
22
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Public Health, General.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Clinical Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Music Performance, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Walter Payton
NFL
Tommie Stewart
Actress/In the Heat of the Night
Vivian Brown
Meteorogist/CNN - Atlanta, GA
Fredrick Clark
Attorney
Rodney Paige
Secretary of Education
Lem Barney
Broadcaster for BET
Lindsey Hunter
NBA
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,504
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$13,494
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,824
Transportation for Commuters
$1,050
On-Campus Room and Board
$6,494
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,844
Foreign Countries Represented
35
Demographics
62% female
38% male
17% are out of state
86% are full time
14% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
32%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
65%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
89/99
Housing Options
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
130
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
11
2% join a fraternity
3% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Tigers)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lady Tigers)
10 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
