Jackson State University

Jackson State University is on a 250-acre campus in the urban setting of Jackson, MS.

Jackson State University Student Activities

Jackson State University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Jackson State University has fraternities and sororities.

Jackson State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Jackson State University include Sonic Boom of the South, MADDRAMA, Interfaith and NAACP.

Jackson State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Thee I Love Bash and New Student Welcome Week.

Jackson State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Jackson State University.

Jackson State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Jackson State University students live off campus. In 2022, 23% of undergrads at Jackson State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 77% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Jackson State University. There are 2,605 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,668 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,210 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Jackson State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Jackson State University Athletics

At Jackson State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Jackson State University:

Is Jackson State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Jackson State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Jackson State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Jackson State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Jackson State University, take Interstate 55 to Jackson, MS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Jackson-Evers International airport.

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