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Jackson State University is a historical university located in Jackson, Mississippi. It was founded in 1877. Jackson State is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. JSU offers a variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
The official mascot of JSU is the Tiger and they are sometimes referred to as the Blue Bengals. JSU is a member of the NCAA Division 1-AA's Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Jackson State can be found in Jackson, MS (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 and education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Jackson State turned down 64% of potential students in 2007.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 8,698 students were enrolled in Jackson State. The school has a large minority student population.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Jackson State. The school offers students meal plans. Jackson State 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
http://www.jsums.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 385 | elementary school teaching, education courses, educational administration, school counseling, physical education teaching, higher education administration, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 222 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | English, political science, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, foreign language and literature, urban studies |
| Science | 100 | biology, chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 80 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 79 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 74 | psychology, communication disorders, clinical psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 46 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Media | 30 | mass communication |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | industrial tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Medicine | 26 | public health |
| Medical Administration | 22 | health care administration |
| Art Studies | 19 | visual and performing arts |
| Engineering | 17 | civil engineering, engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | vocational counseling |
| Architecture And Planning | 8 | urban planning |
| Music | 7 | music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Jackson State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 834 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 360 | 33 |
| Doctor's degree | 66 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 19 | 2 |
Jackson State is a historically black college.
In 2007, Jackson State had a total enrollment of 8,698 students (7,431 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 93% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 63% |
| Illinois | 9% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Jackson State offers campus housing for 2,600 of its 7,431 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,499 | 2,341 | 36% | 926 | 40% |
| Men | 2,601 | 848 | 33% | 383 | 45% |
| Women | 3,898 | 1,493 | 38% | 543 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| 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 | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,476 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,072 |
| Room and board | $ 5,534 |
| Room charge | $ 3,334 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,506 |
Financial Aid:
Jackson State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241000)
Jackson State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 84 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 87 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $99,144 | 7 | $84,203 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $80,706 | 10 | $78,316 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $65,515 | 5 | $62,119 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $44,880 | 3 | $47,669 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 51 | $81,723 | 25 | $73,047 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $66,159 | 13 | $68,638 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $63,303 | 30 | $57,711 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 88 | $55,846 | 54 | $52,688 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $39,975 | 39 | $38,006 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 172 | $57,038 | 136 | $51,110 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 150 | 102 | 252 |
| Football | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Track | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 65 | 76 |
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
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
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, 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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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