Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Alcorn State University is a four-year, public school located in Alcorn State, MS.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Alcorn State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

45% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,532 applied, 2,961 accepted, and 610 enrolled in Alcorn State.
178 men and 432 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

840 SAT, 16 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 840 and ACT score is 16. The SAT score of 840 is a little bit lower than average, 18 to 25 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total670840998
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing400430513
Math270410485
ACT Score
Composite151619
Math151617
English131519
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $8,785 for undergraduate programs and $9,520 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.76% compared to last year at Alcorn State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,012 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,198.
For freshmen, 459 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,763.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,995 students enrolled Alcorn State in 2025.
By gender, 976 men and 2,019 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,532 undergraduate and 463 graduate students.
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47 Major Programs

  • 5 programs through online
  • 14 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Alcorn State is 57%.
The retention rate is 77% for full-time and 77% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
77%
Students to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 214 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Alcorn State and the average faculty salary is $65,133. The studetns to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
There are 630 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $50,401.
Number of Faculties
214
Average Faculty Salary
$65,133
Number of Staffs
630
Average Staff Salary
$50,401

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Alcorn State University is a member of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
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