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Alcorn State University

Acceptance Rate 29.93 %
SAT Average 1,005
Tuition & Fees $8,549
($8,549)
Student Population 2,933
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,075

Academic Overview

Alcorn State University Campus, Alcorn State, MS
Alcorn State University is a public, four-years institute located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,549 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,854 for Mississippi residents and $9,263 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,933 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 29.93% and the graduation rate is 47% last year.
The salary after graduation from Alcorn State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $35,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Alcorn State's tuition & fees is $8,549 for Mississippi residents and $8,549 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,854 for in-state students and $9,263 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,549$8,549
Graduate$8,854$9,263
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Alcorn State. The acceptance rate of Alcorn State is 29.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.65%. The average graduation rate is 47% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,075 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,933 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Alcorn State University is 29.93 %.
Acceptance Rate
29.93%
Graduation Rate for Alcorn State University is 47 %
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate for Alcorn State University is 81 %
Retention Rate
81%
Student Population for Alcorn State University is 2,933
Student Population
2,933
Student to Faculty Ratio for Alcorn State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,075 at Alcorn State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,075

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Phone601-877-6100
WEBwww.alcorn.edu/
Admissionwww.alcorn.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://selfserve.alcorn.edu/pls/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Financial Aidwww.alcorn.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.alcorn.edu/admissions/financial-aid/consumer-information-disclosures
Disability Servicewww.alcorn.edu/academics/student-services/health-and-disability-services

Offered Degrees

Alcorn State offers 48 major programs through online and on-site education where 5 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's310
Master's144
Doctorate (Practical)11
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Alcorn State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,953)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,747)

Veterans Benefits

Alcorn State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges