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Jackson State University Graduate Degrees Programs

Jackson State University is a public institution located in Jackson, MS. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Jackson State University Rankings

Jackson State University appears in the following rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#23 of 40	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#528 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2368 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Jackson State University?

Contact details for Jackson State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Phone:	6019792121
Website:	www.jsums.edu/
Admissions:	www.jsums.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.jsums.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Jackson State University?

You can apply to Jackson State University online at: https://www.jsums.edu/apply/

Jackson State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into Jackson State University?

Jackson State University maintains an acceptance rate of 93%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford Jackson State University?

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Jackson State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,413 students enrolled at Jackson State University. Jackson State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Jackson State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,795 of Jackson State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Jackson State University, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Jackson State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	1,540
Hispanic	5
White	89
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	138

Online Learning at Jackson State University

Jackson State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 237 students took at least one online class and 1,035 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Graduate Degrees Programs at Jackson State University

These graduate degrees programs are offered at Jackson State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at Jackson State University

Jackson State University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.