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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.
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#26
ranked HBCU by U.S. News and World Report.
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15:1
student-to-faculty ratio.
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90+
programs offered.
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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.
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JSU Newsroom
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By Aron Smith Jackson State University’s College of Liberal Arts (COLA) has named its lobby in recognition of Randy M. [...]
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By William H. Kelly III (JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University’s (JSU) Department of Art and Visit Jackson announced a [...]
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By William H. Kelly III (JACKSON, Miss.) – Ramon Jackson, D.M.A, D.M.E., has been appointed to the National Association for [...]
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Jackson State University’s Undergraduate Recruitment Takeover Tour is underway, making its first stop in Southwest Mississippi. The delegation of faculty, [...]
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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.
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