Alcorn State University

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About Alcorn State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Alcorn State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Alcorn State, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,533, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 39%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $7,566.

Alcorn State, MS

$7,566

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

39%

Acceptance Rate Insight

39% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

42%

Graduation Rate Insight

42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile853-1073

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

3%

Unknown

%

Black

92%

Hispanic

1%

Two or more races

%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

80% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

80%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

2,204

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

82% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold33% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

80%

State Grant Aid

8%

Institution Grant Aid

33%

Pell Grant

80%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,920
State Grant Aid$2,660
Institution Grant Aid$5,304
Pell Grant Aid$6,401

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

12.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
20Military Technologies.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Security And Protective Services.
27Social Sciences.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.