Jackson State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1423 United States of America #331

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Institution Info

Founded: 1877
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 6,921 students
Faculty: 1 168
Website: http://www.jsums.edu

About

Jackson State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1877. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 6,921 students, a member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1423 · Ranked	71,90

Research Output via OpenAlex

246

h-index

520,870

Citations

7,731

Publications

7,645

i10-index

2,56

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson State University's global ranking?

Jackson State University is ranked #1,423 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #331 position.

When was Jackson State University founded?

Jackson State University was founded in 1877, making it 149 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Jackson State University?

Jackson State University has a student body of approximately 6,921 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Jackson State University's research output?

Jackson State University has produced 7,731 research publications with 520,870 total citations and an h-index of 246, according to OpenAlex data.