College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1877 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
6,660 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$N/A |
Application Deadline: |
August 1 |
Application Fee: |
$N/A |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$3,964 in-state, 8,872 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$4,994 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, jazz band, marching band, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
N/A |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Kappa Mu, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology), Phi Alpha Alpha (Public Policy & Public Administration), Alpha Mu Gamma (Modern Foreign Languages), Phi Alpha Theta (History), Alpha Mu Alpha (Marketing), Pi Gamma Mu (Social Science), Beta Beta Beta (Biological Society), Pi Lambda Theta (Education), Beta Gamma Sigma (Business), Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics), Beta Kappa Chi (Science), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Kappa Delta Pi (Education), Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics), Pi Alpa (Social Work), and Sigma Tau Delta (English). |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Baha'i Faith Club, Baptist Student Union, Bethel Prayer and Bible Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Church of Christ Holiness U. S. A. Stuent Union, Church of God in Christ Collegiate Club (COGIC), Emmanuel Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Glory Phi God Campus Ministry, JSU Church of Christ Campus Ministry, Pierre Toussaint Catholic Student Union, Wesley Foundation |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) NAACP, International Student Association |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Freshman Class, Sophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class, Alexander East Residence Center for Women, Alexander Residence Center for Women, John W. Dixon Hall for men, Jones/Sampson Complex fo Men, E. T. Stewart Hall for Men, McAllister-Whiteside Residence Center for Women, Honor's Dormitory fo Men and Women, Trasitional Dorm, Blue and White Flash, Ceramic Clay Club, Cheerleaders/Tumblers Club, Chess Club, Colony of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Commuter Student Association, Dance Ensemble, Dazzlers, Dunbar Dramatic Club, Food Service Club, Honda Campus All Star Challenge Team, Independent Student Association, Insatiable Modeling Squad, International Student Association, Investment Club, "J" Club, Jacksonian Yearbook, JSU Interfaith Gospel Choir, JSU Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Karate Club, Mississippi Alliance for Minority Progress (MAMP) Program, Model of the United Nations Society, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Association of Pershing, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc. , Potential and Optimistic Workers for Education Reform (POWER), Pre-Alumni Club, Starlight Club, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Art Coalition, Student Educational Exchange Organization, Tau Beta Sigma Nat'l Band Sorority, Tiger P. R. I. D. E. Connection, University Choir/Chorale, University Club-Alabama Chapter, University Club-California Chapter, University Club-Caribbean Chapter, University Club-Carribbean Chapter, University Club-Georgia Chapter, University Club-Illinois Chapter, University Club-Indiana Chapter, University Club-Louisiana Chapter, University Club-Michigan Chapter, University Club-Missouri Chapter, University Club-Tennessee Chapter, University Orchestra, University Marching Band, Young Democrats at JSU, Young Forward Lookers at JSU |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Blue and White Flash |
Number of Fraternities: |
3 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
1% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
3% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, military, academic, psychological, birth control |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Jackson State University, Jackson Public Schools, Trustmark National Bank, United Parcel Service (UPS), |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
440,956 |
Library Facilities: |
3 additional libraries |
Museums |
Margaret Walker Alexander Research Center |
Computers Available: |
400 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
N/A |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (58%), men's dorms (42%), other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
N/A |
Campus Size: |
150 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Jackson, Mississippi (25), New Orleans, Louisiana (179) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Jackson, MIssissippi (2) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Jackson, Mississippi (3) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
N/A |
Airforce ROTC: |
N/A |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Homecoming, Founder's Day, Annual Cluster Conference, Capital City Classic |
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