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THEE HBCU for you

One of the most important decisions you will make is where you attend college. What’s THEE Standard for higher education? Jackson State University!

THEE Standard of Excellence in academics, research, the arts and culture is Jackson State University. Choose from more than 90 academic programs based on your interest.

Among HBCUs, Jackson State is ranked #5 by the National Institutes of Health for its STEM Program (science, technology, engineering and math).

It is #25 on the list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). JSU is ranked #10 on the list of best HBCU computer science programs and #8 in having a top HBCU online MBA program.

Students rank the Sonic Boom of the South marching band as a major plus for the university. It only gets better when you take into account 170 plus championships won by JSU athletics.

Jackson State culture challenges you, and you feel like you’re part of a big community rooting for you to win in all aspects of your life.

Jackson State is THEE Standard for Excellence. 

Why Jackson State University is THEE HBCU for you

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