JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY

Jackson State University, also known simply as Jackson State or JSU, is a publicly funded and primarily Black institution of higher education located in Jackson, Mississippi. In terms of total student enrolment, it is the fourth largest university in Mississippi and ranks as one of the most prestigious historically black colleges and universities in the United States. The university has been categorised as a "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" institution and is a participant in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. As members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, the Jackson State University athletic teams, which are known as the Tigers, compete in the highest level of NCAA Division I competition (SWAC). In addition, the university is home to a marching band known as the Sonic Boom of the South, which was established in the 1940s. Their accompanying danceline, known as the Prancing J-Settes, are renowned for their one-of-a-kind style of dance, which is referred to as J-Setting.

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-According to U.S. News & World Report, Jackson State University is ranked #331-440 out of 443 National Universities in the 2023 edition of Best Colleges rankings. It is also ranked #169-227 in the Best Value Schools: Regional Universities South category.

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English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

- more than 90 degree programs
- 15:1 student/faculty ratio
- 9,000 students

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Housing and meals are charged at different rates at Jackson State. In the year 2020, the cost of on-campus accommodation for an average student was $5,744, and the cost of an average food plan was $3,958.

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