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Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate69%

Jackson State University Student Life

Jackson State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Jackson State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Jackson State University include Sonic Boom of the South, MADDRAMA, Interfaith and NAACP.

Jackson State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Thee I Love Bash and New Student Welcome Week.

Jackson State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Jackson State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 23%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,605
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,210
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Jackson State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Jackson State University students live off campus. In 2023, 23% of undergrads at Jackson State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 77% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Jackson State University. There are 2,605 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,927 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,210 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Jackson State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Jackson State University Athletics

At Jackson State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Jackson State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Is Jackson State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Jackson State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Jackson State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Jackson State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Jackson State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Jackson State University, take Interstate 55 to Jackson, MS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Jackson-Evers International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in MS you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Jackson State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Jackson State University

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Jackson State University Students

63%

Women

37%

Men

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

61%

In State

39%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

95%

2%

1%

1%

0.43%

0.30%

0.18%

0.18%

Undergraduate Students

4,927

Graduate Students

1,979

Non-Resident / International Students

70

Jackson State University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,906

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

69%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,815

Out-of-State

$10,815

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 15
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