Alcorn State vs. Mississippi State |
#43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$8,549 Mississippi Residents $8,549 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,854 Mississippi Residents $9,263 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State |
Less$10,075 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,374 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,005 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,150 SAT 25 ACT |
Tighter29.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.19% |
Favorable24.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.78% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller2,933 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,649 |
Smaller2,431 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,305 |
Smaller502 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,344 |
Smaller599 | Online Student Population | Larger3,686 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
81% | Retention Rate | 81% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) |
Faculties | ||
16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
226 | Number of faculties | 1,162 |
Lower$58,318 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,327 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.