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ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
70%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,788Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Higher Education Administration Degree
The Higher Education Administration college degree track is a field of study focused on the academic disciplines, organizational theory, and operational constructs of a operating a higher education institution. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer higher education administration degrees.
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Jackson State University (ICC)
602 W Hill Street, Fulton, MS
Jackson State University is a public historically black institution located in Jackson, MS. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at JSU exceeds 8,700 annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs JSU offers:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students at JSU scored in a range of 17 - 20 on the ACT exam. Roughly 30% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 32% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at oim.jsums.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $6,100, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,400 annually. Students attending JSU may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Jackson State University Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students who would like to learn more about JSU can visit their website at http://www.jsums.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Higher Education Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ICC offers a doctorate degree program in higher education administration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 10 |
Female | 14 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 23 |
White | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Higher Education Administration program at Jackson State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, education administrators, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024
Distance Learning Coordinators
Description
Coordinate day-to-day operations of distance learning programs and schedule courses.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Jackson State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Jackson State University may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Jackson State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling