Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

C+

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About Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Alcorn State, MS, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,363 students. The acceptance rate is 45%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,421.

45%

Acceptance

$13,265

Net price

2,363

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

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

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading400–513

SAT Math270–485

ACT Composite15–19

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

$0–30K

$12,613

$30–48K

$12,344

$48–75K

$16,296

$75–110K

$18,244

$110K+

$17,620

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities19.7%

Biology17.3%

Health & Nursing14.5%

Agriculture8.6%

Business7.3%

Psychology5.0%

Parks & Recreation4.3%

Computer Science3.7%

Criminal Justice2.8%

Communications2.6%

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

Avg. age at entry

35%

First-generation

Gender balance

67% women

33% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

97%

White

Hispanic

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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