| Southern University and A & M vs. Alcorn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,848 Louisiana Residents $17,198 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,549 Mississippi Residents $8,549 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,658 Louisiana Residents $17,104 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,854 Mississippi Residents $9,263 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,949 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,075 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower890 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,005 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier53.90% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter29.93% |
| Favorable29.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.65% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,226 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,933 |
| Larger6,470 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,431 |
| Larger1,756 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller502 |
| Larger1,067 | Online Student Population | Smaller599 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower30% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| Lower59% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 441 | Number of faculties | 226 |
| Lower$52,317 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$58,318 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.