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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

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Overview

Enrollment

3,074
Alcorn State University overview
Location Alcorn State, Mississippi
Online alcorn.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
Alcorn State University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Alcorn State, Mississippi, Alcorn State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,819 prospective students applied, and 1,875 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 402 enrolled in the school.  2,302 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 772 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,566 plus fees of $610. Alcorn State University is ranked 888 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Alcorn State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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Ratings

4/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

2/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

Alcorn State University is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Alcorn State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 853/1073
ACT 17/26
GPA 3.2

Applications Accepted

38.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$7,566
Costs for Alcorn State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,606
Other Fees$610
Room and Board $10,890
Budget for Other Expenses$3,140
Total One Year Cost$23,812

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Alcorn State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 19%
Biology 15%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
Business 9%
Work and Family Studies 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175342 IPEDS survey data for Alcorn State University.

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