Jackson State University
Common Data Set 2016-17
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Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$39,060
10 yrs after enrollment
51%
6-year completion
$23,836
sticker minus grants
$30,470
federal loans only
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General Information
4 TABLESFirst Name:Arnitra
Last Name:Hunter
Title:Research Associate
Office:Department of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment
Address Line 1:1400 John R Lynch St. Jackson , MS 39217
Phone:601- 979- 0203
Email Address:arnitra.r.hunter@jsums.edu
Main Phone Number (Area Code)601
Main Phone Number:979-2121
WWW Home Page Address:www.jsums.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):601
Admissions Phone Number:979-0928
Admissions Email Address:admappl @jsums.edu
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
1 TABLEFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal academic units16.5
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language3
History2
Computer Science0.5
Visual/Performing Arts1
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:2.90
If yes, maximum period of postponement:_______
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESMust a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Fall Closing Date: Month8
Spring Closing Date: Month1
Fall Notification Date: Month09
Spring Notification Date: Month1
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Fall Closing Date:Day01
Spring Closing Date: Day25
Fall Notification Date: Day02
Spring Notification Date: Day25
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
2 TABLESCampus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:\_www.jsums.edu/npc/npcalc.htm
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
In-state (out-of-district):$432
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2016-2017 estimated
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$23,994,205
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$19,776,960
Federal Work-Study$2,501,804
Total Self-Help$22,278,764
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Federal$37,506
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$15,158,696
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,245,075
Total Scholarships/Grants$18,266,889
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$24,336,879
Total Self-Help$24,336,879
Parent Loans$9,167,371
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,600,879
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.503
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ __________________ _____________________________________________