Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,731
71.5% Female
28.5% Male
Institution Overview
System
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Midsize
Special Characteristics
Historically Black College or University
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
93
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
34
Doctoral Research
12
Distance
15
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Other Doctor's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Student Body
Demographics
0.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.55%
Asian
81.62%
Black or African American
0.55%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
10.51%
White
0.40%
Two or more races
6.19%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$25
Admissions Office Web Address
www.jsums.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$6,866
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$6,866
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
34
Master's (Distance)
10
Doctor's Degree Research
12
Post Master's Certificate
4
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Sociology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 387 | 387 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 387 | 387 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 186 | 186 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 68 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 133 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 133 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$6,866
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$6,866
Financial aid office web address
www.jsums.edu/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,908
Typical Board
$3,318
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,866 | $6,866 |
| Full time Fees | $20 | $9,975 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $381 | $934 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,731
71.5% Female
28.5% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.55%
Asian
81.62%
Black or African American
0.55%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
10.51%
White
0.40%
Two or more races
6.19%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9 | 6 |
| Black Or African American | 564 | 1,665 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 5 | 10 |
| Non-resident Alien | 100 | 69 |
| White | 99 | 188 |
| Two Or More Races | 2 | 9 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
424
26.9% Male
73.1% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
80
33.8% Male
66.3% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
19
26.3% Male
73.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1400 J R Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Jackson, MS 39217
Phone
601-979-2121
Fax
Email
