Jackson State University Top Questions

JSU is unique in one major way, unlike other schools our faculty and students come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. With our exchange program we have had students from Ethopia, China, Middle Eastern and European American just to name a few. Although African American is the majority on campus, we accept everyone that attends our school.

I consider my school to be very welcoming, creative, challenging, fair, liberal, and determine to help you better yourself

We are a family. We all take care of each other. Everyone know each other so when you need help all you have to do is tell one person and someone will come to you offering help.

It is in the middle of a neighborhood.

Jackson State is Mississippi's only urban university located in the heart of our state's capital. Jackson State is unique in comparison to the other schools that I considered because of the nurturing family oriented atmosphere. At JSU, there is such a strong sense of school spirit and unity. There is so much pride in the rich history and legacy that it is manifested in our academic and extra-curricular activities. This is something that I believe is rare in many schools and a quality that distinguishes my school from the masses. JSU consistently challenges minds and changes lives.