JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials announced Jackson State University (JSU) climbed to No. 15 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
JSU is also tied at No. 65 in Social Mobility among national universities.
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“This achievement reflects the hard work of our faculty, staff and students,” said Denise Jones Gregory, Ph.D., interim JSU president. “To be recognized as one of the top 15 HBCUs in the nation while also ranking among the strongest universities for social mobility shows that Jackson State is excelling in both academic quality and student success. This recognition affirms that JSU is setting Thee Standard in higher education and will continue advancing opportunity and excellence for the students and communities we serve.”
JSU official said the dual recognition in the HBCU ranking and social mobility highlights the university’s national standing and its mission to deliver excellence and access in Mississippi.
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