Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a public, four or more years institution located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. The campus is situated in a remote rural area and is home to 3,069 undergraduate students.
Frequently Asked
Overview
College Category
Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Student-to-faculty Ratio
16
Awards Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
City
Alcorn State
College Type
Public
Campus Housing
Yes
Location Setting
Remote Rural
Average Grant or Scholarship Aid
$9,738
General
Address
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096-7500
College Website
Phone
(601) 877-6100
Admissions Website
Online Application Website
https://selfserve.alcorn.edu/pls/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Financial Aid Website
Admissions
Alcorn State University has an acceptance rate of 58%. The acceptance rate of 58% implies that for every 100 students that applied 58 students got accepted. 5,236 students appied to Alcorn State University. 58% of the students that applied got accepted, and 17% that that got accepted enrolled.
Number of Applicants
Acceptance Rate
The SAT composite score at Alcorn State University ranged from 800 to 970. The ACT composite score at Alcorn State University ranged from 16 to 24.
SAT Composite | 800 - 970 |
ACT Composite | 16 - 24 |
Application Fee | $0 |
Costs to Attend
The cost for undergraduate students to attend Alcorn State University for an academic year can be broken down into $5,910 for tuition, $1,380 for fees, $1,586 for books and supplies, $10,374 for room and board and $5,016 for other expenses. The cost for in-state and out-of-state students is the same.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition | $5,910 |
Fees | $1,380 |
Books and supplies | $1,586 |
Room and board | $10,374 |
Other expenses | $5,016 |
Students
Alcorn State University has 3,069 undergradute students. 36% of the undergraduate students are male compared to 64% female.
Undergradute Enrollment
Enrollment by gender
36% men
64% women
Academics
The graduation rate for undergraduate students at Alcorn State University is 41%. The graduation rate for male undergraduate students is 34% compared to 45% for female undergraduate students.
The retention rate for undergraduate students at Alcorn State University is 80%. Retention rate is the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who return to continue their studies the following fall semester.
Retention Rate
After College
The average earnings of former students working 10 years after entry at Alcorn State University is $35,000 with 25% of former students having earnings less than $18,600 compared to 25% former students having earnings greater than $47,100.
Mean Earnings After 10 Years
Earnings Range After 10 Years
Percent Earning Over $25,000 After 10 Years
The percent of former students working 10 years after entry at Alcorn State University is 88% compared to 12% of former students 10 years after entry not working.
Working Status
88% percent_working
12% percent_not_working
Programs and Majors
The largest programs/majors at Alcorn State University include "Biology, General" with 103 graduates followed by "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities" with 82 graduates, "Business Administration, Management and Operations" with 33 graduates, "Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin" with 33 graduates and "Social Work" with 31 graduates.
Program/Major | Graduates |
---|---|
Biology, General | 103 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 82 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations | 33 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | 33 |
Social Work | 31 |
ⓘ Graduates by program are reported for students receiving bachelors degree.
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