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Jackson State University

1440 J R Lynch St
Jackson, MS 39217

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About Jackson State University

Jackson State University has a distinguished history, rich in the tradition of educating young men and women for leadership, having undergone seven name changes as it grew and developed. Founded as Natchez Seminary in 1877 by the American Baptist Home mission Society, the school was established as Natchez, Mississippi "for the moral, religious and intellectual improvement of Christian leaders of the colored people of Mississippi and the neighboring states." In November 1882, the school was moved to Jackson; in March 1899, the curriculum was expanded and the name was changed to Jackson College. The state assumed support of the college in 1940, assigning to it the mission of training teachers. Subsequently, between 1953 and 1956, the curriculum was expanded to include a graduate program and bachelor's programs in the arts and sciences; the name was then changed to Jackson State College in 1956. Further expansion of the curriculum and a notable building program preceded the elevation of Jackson State College to university status on March 15, 1974. In 1979, Jackson State was officially designated the Urban University of the State of Mississippi. Presently, Jackson State University, a public, coeducational institution, is supported by legislative appropriations supplemented by student fees and federal and private grants.

Chief Administrator:	Ronald Mason, Jr. President
Phone Number:	(601) 979-2121
Phone Number for Financial Aid:	(601) 979-2227
Phone Number for Admissions:	(601) 979-2100
Contact Institution:	Get Free Information
Type:	Public, 4-year or above
Degrees Offered:	Bachelor's degree Doctor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate
Special Learning Opportunities:	Distance Learning ROTC: Army ROTC: Air Force Study Abroad Remedial Services
Student Services:	Academic or Career Counseling Employment Services Placement Services for Completers On Campus DayCare
Other Information:	Religious Affiliation Historically Black College
Other Resources:	www.jsums.edu

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