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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS • public • I | SWAC | FCS
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Acceptance
24.7%
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Grad Rate
46%
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Cost
$21,981 / $21,981

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Rural
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,731 • Total: 3,272
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
Alcorn State, MS
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Website
www.alcorn.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 915 (33.5%) • Female: 1,816 (66.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1 0.0%
Black/African American 2,611 95.6%
Hispanic/Latino 17 0.6%
White 67 2.5%
International 18 0.7%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
24.7%
1,852 admitted from 7,511 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 430-495
Math: 420-503
Total: 850-998
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
15-24
Application Types Offered
—
Application Requirements
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Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
46.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
79.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,981
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$21,981
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,105
Out-of-state: $8,105
Room & Board
$12,204
Books & Supplies
$1,672
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $12,613
$30,001-48,000 $12,344
$48,001-75,000 $16,296
$75,001-110,000 $18,244
$110,001+ $17,620
Students Receiving Pell Grants
83%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
SWAC
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about Alcorn State University

What is Alcorn State University's acceptance rate?
Alcorn State University accepts 25% of applicants, from 7,511 applications.
How much does Alcorn State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,105. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,613 on average after aid.
What ACT score do you need for Alcorn State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 15 and 24 on the ACT.
What is Alcorn State University's graduation rate?
46% of students graduate within six years.