D1Southwestern Athletic Conference
Jackson State University
"Tigers"
Jackson, MSSoutheast
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Trey Johnson
Women's Basketball
Margaret Richards
Sports Programs
12 sportsBaseball
Men
D1 Basketball
M & W
D1 Bowling
Women
D1 Cross Country
M & W
D1 Football
Men
D1 • FCSGolf
M & W
D1 Soccer
Women
D1 Softball
Women
D1 Tennis
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Indoor)
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Outdoor)
M & W
D1 Volleyball
Women
D1 Academic & Financial Overview
3.00
Avg GPA
980
SAT
19
ACT
89%
Accept Rate
$8,270
In-State Tuition
$18,270
Out-of-State
$9,500
Room & Board
Facilities & Arena
Arena Information
Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center
8,000 seats
6/10 rating
Available Facilities
Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations
Location & Climate
Climate & Weather
Humid Subtropical
50°F (10°C)
Winter
92°F (33°C)
Summer
Travel & Access
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport10 miles (16 km) away
Jackson0 miles (0 km) away
International Student Support
2%
International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Diversity & Campus Life
4/10
Diversity Index
6/10
Coaching Stability
4/10
International Recruiting
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
Walter Payton (NFL Hall of Famer), Lem Barney (NFL Hall of Famer), Various civil rights leaders and educators
Special Programs
Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences
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