Jackson State University
Founded 1877
President Thomas Hudson (President)
Fees USD 8,196
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Jackson State University (JSU) is a public HBCU founded in 1877 in Jackson, Mississippi. A Carnegie R2 research university, JSU enrolls 7,000 students and is known for engineering, business, public health, education, and social work programs. JSU is one of the most research-active HBCUs in the United States.nn
Schools
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; NSF-funded STEM research
- College of Business — AACSB-accredited; Mississippi capital city connections
- School of Public Health — CEPH-accredited; Mississippi Delta health disparities research
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or institutional application | Rolling Admissions