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Jackson, Mississippi

This school was established on October 27, 1877 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York. It became a university on March 15, 1974. The official colors are navy blue and white. Their mascot is Wavee Dave the tiger.

Housing options include 3 female, 4 male, and 2 Co-Ed housing options.
Some student organizations available are Greek Life, Blue Key Honor Society, and the Student Government Association (SGA)
The president of the school is currently Marcus L. Thompson
Enrollment: about 6,564 student (2023)

The University started as Natchez Seminary, a private school, under the auspices of the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York for the purpose of educating Mississippi's newly freed slaves.

The "Sonic Boom" is an elite precision marching band that has performed at halftime for the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, and Cincinnati Bengals.

Walter Payton

Rod Paige

Cassandra Wilson

Cost of attendance at Jackson State University is $8,445 for in-state and $9,445 for out-of-state residents per year.

Jackson State University is Division I and plays in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

This information was researched and provided by Kayla Dukes.

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