Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Alcorn State, Mississippi |
| Online | alcorn.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| 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.
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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.
#888 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#371 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 853/1073 |
| ACT | 17/26 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Current students may use the Alcorn State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.