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By William H. Kelly III (JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University (JSU) welcomed hundreds of students to the JSU Student [...]
By: LA Warren (JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University (JSU) assistant professor Saiful M. Islam, Ph.D. in the Department of [...]
By William H. Kelly III (JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University’s (JSU) world-renowned Sonic Boom of the South performed alongside [...]
By: Tangelia Kelly, Ph.D. (JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University received top honors at the 2025 Hometown Hero Awards, earning [...]
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Ready to become a tiger? With our large student body, affordable tuition, and outstanding academic reputation, you’ll discover that Jackson State University stands out in the realm of education. Yes, Jackson State University is acknowledged by a variety of organizations for its academic achievement. Our students have demonstrated excellence in their subjects of study and employers and professional schools appreciate it. Jackson State University graduates are highly sought after across a variety of business sectors and industries.
#26
ranked HBCU by U.S. News and World Report.
15:1
student-to-faculty ratio.
90+
programs offered.
Become Who You're Meant to Be
As a top-ranked HBCU, your road to success starts at Thee Jackson State University. Whether you have an entrepreneurial spirit or want to pursue a STEM degree, we provide the resources to guide you through your college experience and maximize your potential.
Learn at a Top Research University
We are a Carnegie-classified high research university with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and more than $25.8 million in funding each year. From our Center for Health Disparities Research to our Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, JSU helps our students and faculty develop new technologies that will impact the world.
JSU STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2026: JACKSON STATE ELEVATE
The new Jackson State University strategic plan details how our university will meet the global challenges and expectations that are inherent in the changing landscape of higher education, and it serves as the roadmap for the University’s prioritizations, decisions, and resources, and for advancing Jackson State University as a recognized leader in higher education.
