Jackson State University, a four-year public university, is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in Mississippi and designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a research-intensive university. JSU offers over 90+ bachelor's, master's, specialist, doctorate and online degrees, ranging from Art to Engineering.
Location
JSU is set over 200 acres just west of downtown
Jackson, with four additional locations to meet each
student's need.
Rich Heritage
- Founded in 1877
- Known as Natchez Seminary
- Established to educate newly freed African Americans to become ministers and teachers
- Second largest collection in the world of works by modern black female writer
- Official oral history collection of the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement
Progressive
- Distance learning options, 7 locations
- Cutting-edge e-Center@JSU
- On-site upscale housing, retail, dining, and beauty options
Competitive
- Over 7,000 students enrolled
- Top 10 ranking for social mobility, research, and service
- Among top Military Friendly Schools
Connected
- Approximate 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio
- World-renowned teachers, researchers, and faculty members
- High-profile visits, including President Barack Obama and filmmaker Spike Lee
- Extensive internship opportunities
- Job counseling
- Study abroad programs
- 60+ clubs, organizations, Greek fraternities and sororities
- Student government
- Community service opportunities
- Grants offered: Yes (Priority Deadline April 15 each year)
- Loans offered: Yes
- Scholarships offered: Yes (Priority deadline February 15 each year)
These fees are subject to change without prior notification and include tuition, room and board.
