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  • JACKSON, MS
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Jackson State University

#6 in Best HBCU Schools in America
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B minus
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      C+
    Jackson State is an above-average public university located in Jackson, Mississippi. As a historically black college, JSU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,171 undergraduate students. The Jackson State acceptance rate is 90%. Popular majors include Biology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Social Work and Youth Services. Graduating 44% of students, Jackson State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,100.
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    1400 JOHN R. LYNCH STREET
    JACKSON, MS 39217
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    About Jackson State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Southwestern Athletic Conference
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    JSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    90%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    890-1050
    ACT Range
    17-20
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    jsums.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,915 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,529 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Biology
      111 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      102 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      62 Graduates
    • Education
      58 Graduates
    • Business
      53 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      52 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      49 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      40 Graduates
    • Psychology
      37 Graduates
    • Information Science
      34 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      54%
    • On Campus
      16%
    • Online
      30%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,171 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    497
    Undergrads Over 25
    23%
    Pell Grant
    77%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $30,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    44%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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