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WHY JSU?

Faculty at Commencement

Maximize Your Potential at JSU

Everyone wants to live up to their full potential. At Jackson State University, we help elevate your possibilities with our leading academics, industry partnerships, and advanced technological resources, like the College of Business’ state-of-the-art trading room.

JSU Student Outcomes

Doctors. Inventors. Educators. NBA sports analysts. 甚至 comedy writers for the 艾美奖. These are just some of the successful professions Tiger alumni go on to enjoy after graduating from JSU (not to mention the four NFL Hall of Famers).

How do we do it? By helping students access educational and professional opportunities, like internships, fellowships and interdisciplinary learning.

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87%

of JSU students are satisfied with their education.

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13

JSU Fulbright Scholars.

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85%

of undergraduates receive financial aid grants.

Featured Alumnus

"I credit my success to faith, strong work ethic and Jackson State.”

-Jared “JStayReady’ Henderson ’17, Celebrity Hairstylist

Wherever your path takes you, it all starts at JSU. Find what you are interested in and pursue it here.

JSU Student Experience

From Tiger football games with Coach Prime and the Sonic Boom of the South to exploring the historic city of Jackson, there is never a shortage of things to do for JSU students.

Student theatrical performance
JSU building