Alcorn State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 45.33%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 840. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,785
- Out-of-State Tuition: $8,785
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Alcorn State:
- Total Enrollment: 2,995, including 642 online students
- 2,532 Undergraduate, 463 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 32.6% men, 67.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 47 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Alcorn State Overview
Alcorn State University (Alcorn State) is a four-year, public school located in Alcorn State, MS. It is a historically black college/university. Alcorn State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (smaller programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Alcorn State's tuition & fees is $8,785 for Mississippi residents and $8,785 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,544.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,995 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Alcorn State's acceptance rate is 45.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.60%. The median SAT score is 840 and the ACT score is 16.
Alcorn State ranked 9th in Mississippi Colleges rankings. Alcorn State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Alcorn State University is $8,785 for in-state students and $8,785 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,520 for in-state students and $9,520 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,028 for Mississippi residents and $9,028 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,784 for Mississippi residents and $9,784 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,785 | $8,785 |
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| Graduate | $9,520 | $9,520 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,028 | $9,028 |
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| Graduate | $9,784 | $9,784 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Alcorn State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Alcorn State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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