| Alcorn State vs. Southern University and A & M |
#43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,785 Mississippi Residents $8,785 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,922 Louisiana Residents $17,272 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,520 Mississippi Residents $9,520 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,738 Louisiana Residents $17,184 Out-of-State |
| More$10,198 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,699 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower840 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Higher900 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier45.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter35.12% |
| Favorable20.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.07% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,995 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,279 |
| Smaller2,532 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,713 |
| Smaller463 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,566 |
| Larger642 | Online Student Population | Smaller379 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower27% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower60% |
| 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: 4,000) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 214 | Number of faculty | 427 |
| Lower$65,133 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$69,575 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.