Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Alcorn State's acceptance rate is 29.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.65%. 1,845 men and 4,903 women applied to Alcorn State and 502 men and 1,518 women students were accepted.
Among them, 159 men and 339 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Alcorn State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,748 | 1,845 | 4,903 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,020 | 502 | 1,518 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 498 | 159 | 339 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 29.93% | 27.21% | 30.96% | - | - |
| Yield | 24.65% | 31.67% | 22.33% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 45 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 453 students (91%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Alcorn State.
The median SAT score is 1,005 with 515 SAT EBRW and 490 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 565 and the 25th percentile is 453. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 550 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 15 at Alcorn State. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Alcorn State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,052, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 903 | 1005 | 1115 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 453 | 515 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 13 | 20 | 26 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 498 first-year students enrolled in Alcorn State. The proportion of full-time students is 92.17% and part-time students is 7.83%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 31.93% and women students is 68.07%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Alcorn State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 498 | 159 | 339 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 459 | 147 | 312 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 39 | 12 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Alcorn State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Alcorn State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Alcorn State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Alcorn State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | www.alcorn.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://selfserve.alcorn.edu/pls/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |