Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,413
74.4% Female
25.6% Male
Institution Overview
System
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
School Type
Public
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
2
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.58%
Asian
86.99%
Black or African American
0.17%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4.81%
White
0.70%
Two or more races
6.55%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$25
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.jsums.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$8,520
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$8,520
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
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 307 | 307 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 307 | 307 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 68 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 101 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 101 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$8,520
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$8,520
Financial aid office web address
https://www.jsums.edu/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,094
Typical Board
$4,972
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $8,520 | $8,520 |
| Full time Fees | $275 | $1,275 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $474 | $1,474 |
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
2,413
74.4% Female
25.6% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.58%
Asian
86.99%
Black or African American
0.17%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4.81%
White
0.70%
Two or more races
6.55%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6 | 8 |
| Black Or African American | 490 | 1,609 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 1 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 79 | 79 |
| White | 35 | 81 |
| Two Or More Races | 6 | 11 |
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
429
20.7% Male
79.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
68
26.5% Male
73.5% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
7
28.6% Male
71.4% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
76
10.5% Male
89.5% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Jackson, MS 39217
Phone
601-979-2121
Fax
Email
