Since 1877, Jackson State University has been providing young men and women opportunities that will empower them to succeed in an increasingly complex world. As the Urban University of Mississippi, Jackson State emphasizes public service programs designed to enhance quality of life and seek solutions to urban problems in the physical, social, intellectual, and economic environments.
Located in Jackson, the capital city and the cultural, political, geographic and business center of Mississippi, the campus is a scenic 250-acre tract only five minutes from downtown and less than twenty minutes from Jackson-Evers International Airport. Tree-lined walkways and a large central plaza add to the atmosphere of a major university in a bustling capital city. In addition to numerous year-round activities on the campus, the city offers plenty of concerts and other cultural events, and shopping centers and malls provide exciting excursions in search of great bargains. Online Admissions Application: http://www.jsums.edu/apply |
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Undergrad Population: 7492 Graduate Population: 2319 Student Body: Coed In State Tuition: $7141 Out of State Tuition: $17494 Room & Board: $8708 Applications Due: Rolling Admissions (No Fee) |
Conference: SouthWestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Mascot: Tigers Accreditations: AACSB, ABET, ACEJMC, ACS, APA, CAA, CACREP, CAEP, CEPH, CORE, CSWE, NAIT, NASAD, NASM, NASPAA, NCATE, PAB, SACS, Online Classes: yes Percent Men: 34.25 Percent Women: 65.74 |
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Upcoming Events at Jackson State University | |||||||
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The Wall | |||||||
Future spot for testimonials, comments, pictures, video | |||||||
Majors Offered | |||||||
College of Business •BBA–Accounting •MPA–Accounting •BBA–Business Administration •MBA–Business Administration •EdD–Early Childhood Education •MSEd–Early Childhood Education K-3 College of Liberal Arts •PhD–Clinical Psychology •BS–Criminal Justice and Correctional Services •PhD–Social Work •BSW–Social Work •BS–Communicative Disorders •BS–Health Care Administration •MS–Biology •BS–Biomedical Engineering |
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Choir, Choral Groups, Civic Organizations, Concert Band, Cultural Organizations, Dance, Faith-based Organizations, Fraternities, Honors Program, Intramural Sports, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Professional Associations, Radio Station, Sororities | |||||||
College History | |||||||
Jackson State University has a distinguished history, rich in the tradition of educating young men and women for leadership, having undergone seven name changes as it grew and developed.
Founded as Natchez Seminary in 1877 by the American Baptist Home mission Society, the school was established as Natchez, Mississippi “for the moral, religious and intellectual improvement of Christian leaders of the colored people of Mississippi and the neighboring states.” In November 1882, the school was moved to Jackson; in March 1899, the curriculum was expanded and the name was changed to Jackson College. The state assumed support of the college in 1940, assigning to it the mission of training teachers. Subsequently, between 1953 and 1956, the curriculum was expanded to include a graduate program and bachelor’s programs in the arts and sciences; the name was then changed to Jackson State College in 1956. Further expansion of the curriculum and a notable building program preceded the elevation of Jackson State College to university status on March 15, 1974. Jackson State was officially designated the Urban University of the State of Mississippi in 1979. Recently, Jackson State University has been recognized and reaffirmed as an Apple Distinguished Schools in the nation. Jackson State University, a public, coeducational institution, is supported by legislative appropriations supplemented by student fees and federal, state, and private grants. |
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