JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT JACKSON STATE

Established in 1877 and located in Mississippi's capital city, Jackson State operates 16 varsity sports through the Southwestern Athletic Conference at the FCS level. The Tigers serve an enrollment base of 6,564 students across a comprehensive athletic portfolio that spans Olympic sports, team sports, and individual competition formats. Jackson State's athletic department manages programs ranging from football and basketball to emerging sports like women's lacrosse and swimming & diving, with both men's and women's teams competing in cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track-related disciplines.

The Tigers field competitive squads in men's basketball, baseball, and football as signature revenue sports while maintaining strong commitment to women's athletics with 10 varsity women's teams. Jackson State's SWAC membership connects the program to regional rivalries and conference championships across multiple sports throughout the academic year. All athletic programs operate under institutional governance designed to support student-athlete development, with facilities and coaching staffs supporting both competitive excellence and academic progress for athletes across the 16 varsity offerings.