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Jackson State can be found in Jackson, Mississippi (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Jackson State.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Jackson State are in science, education and teaching, and family and social work.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Jackson State turned down 52% of potential students in 2005. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Jackson State works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 8,416 students were enrolled in the school. Jackson State has a large minority student population.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Jackson State offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Southwestern Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Jackson State University
1440 J R Lynch St
Jackson, MS 39217
General Phone: (601) 979-2121
Admissions Phone: (601) 979-2100
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 979-2227
http://www.jsums.edu
Jackson State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 329 | elementary school teaching, education courses, school counseling, educational administration, physical education teaching, special ed, industrial arts teaching, teacher ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 142 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 128 | English, history, political science, sociology, speech and rhetoric, foreign language and literature, urban studies |
| Science | 97 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 84 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 63 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, communication disorders, clinical psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 55 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 44 | industrial tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Media | 34 | mass communication |
| Office And Administration | 30 | office management |
| Medicine | 27 | public health |
| Medical Adminstration | 25 | health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | vocational counseling |
| Art Studies | 14 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 2 | civil engineering |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for Jackson State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 812 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 314 | 33 |
| Doctor's degree | 31 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 4 |
Jackson State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Jackson State had a total enrollment of 8,416 students (7,200 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 92% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 66% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Jackson State offers campus housing for 2,393 of its 7,200 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,141 | 3,873 | 48% | 1,010 | 26% |
| Men | 3,131 | 1,357 | 43% | 412 | 30% |
| Women | 5,010 | 2,516 | 50% | 598 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 979-2100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,964 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,872 |
| Room and board | $ 5,044 |
| Room charge | $ 2,998 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,046 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,100 |
Financial Aid:
Jackson State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 979-2227
Jackson State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 78 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $88,155 | 7 | $76,930 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $72,283 | 7 | $74,423 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $56,724 | 4 | $63,491 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $74,830 | 20 | $69,816 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $57,105 | 11 | $61,447 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $53,292 | 37 | $50,557 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 82 | $47,787 | 48 | $47,215 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $35,659 | 42 | $35,756 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 170 | $48,694 | 139 | $45,659 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 145 | 82 | 227 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Track | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 55 | 79 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science 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
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jackson State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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