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Alcorn State University

Acceptance Rate 45.33 %
SAT Average 840
Tuition & Fees $8,785
($8,785)
Student Population 2,995
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,198

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 2025 tuition & fees is $8,785 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,520.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,995 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 45.33% and the graduation rate is 57% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Alcorn State's tuition & fees is $8,785 for Mississippi residents and $8,785 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $9,520 for in-state students and $9,520 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,785$8,785
Graduate$9,520$9,520
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Alcorn State. The acceptance rate of Alcorn State is 45.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.60%. The average graduation rate is 57% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,198 and 83% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,995 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 45.33 %.
Acceptance Rate
45.33%
Graduation Rate for Alcorn State University is 57 %
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate for Alcorn State University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Alcorn State University is 2,995
Student Population
2,995
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 $10,198 at Alcorn State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,198

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://apply.alcorn.edu/apply/?_ga=2.258745482.1665759555.1699280796-1290066.1695844451
Financial Aidwww.alcorn.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatornces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Alcorn+State+university&s=all&id=175342
Disability Servicewww.alcorn.edu/academics/student-services/health-and-disability-services

Offered Degrees

Alcorn State offers 47 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's134
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✔