University in Mississippi, United States
According to Wikipedia, Jackson State University is a public historically Black university in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of the largest HBCUs in the United States and the fourth largest university in Mississippi in terms of student enrollment. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Jackson State University's athletic teams, the Tigers, participate in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference . The university is also the home of the Sonic Boom of the South, a marching band founded in the 1940s. Their accompanying danceline, the Prancing J-Settes, are well known for their unique style of dance, known as J-Setting.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,551 | 90% | 44% | 981 | 19 |
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $8,270 | $175 |
If you graduate from Jackson State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $33,700 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 6,346 | 4,943 | 1,403 |
Jackson State University is located at 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson MS 39217
Jackson State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Jackson has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Jackson State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Jackson State University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Philosophy. Here are some of Jackson State University's most famous alumni:
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