Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University (Alcorn State, ASU or Alcorn) is a public historically black land-grant research university adjacent to Lorman, Mississippi. It was founded in 1871 and was the first black land grant college established in the United States. The university is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Alcorn State's athletic teams are known as the Braves and compete in NCAA Division I. All teams compete as members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
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45%
Acceptance
$13,265
Net price
2,363
Enrollment
57%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
45%
Acceptance rate
904
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,265
Average net price
$8,785
In-state tuition
$8,785
Out-of-state tuition
$12,204
Room & board
$1,672
Books & supplies
$23,751
Total cost of attendance
70%
Students receiving Pell grants
67%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$36,421
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$27,752
Median earnings (6 yrs)
57%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
60%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,729
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,363
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Alcorn State University FAQ
Is Alcorn State University a public or private school?
Alcorn State University is a public institution located in Alcorn State, MS.
What is the acceptance rate at Alcorn State University?
Alcorn State University has an acceptance rate of 45%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Alcorn State University cost?
The average annual net price at Alcorn State University is $13,265 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,785.
What is the graduation rate at Alcorn State University?
About 57% of students at Alcorn State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Alcorn State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Alcorn State University students earn a median of $36,421 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Alcorn State University?
Admitted students at Alcorn State University have an average SAT score of 904 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Alcorn State University?
Alcorn State University enrolls about 2,363 students.
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