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Alcorn State University SAT Scores

Alcorn State, Mississippi

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SAT scores needed to get into Alcorn State University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 924

The average composite SAT score for admitted Alcorn State University freshman is 924 out of 1600. For perspective, a 924 is in the 26th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 850 to 998

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 850 to 998. The 75th percentile score is 998 while the 25th percentile score is 850.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Alcorn State University but we estimate it to be around a 780 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 461

The average score for Alcorn State University students on the math portion of the SAT is 461 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 420 and the 75th percentile score 503.

Average SAT Reading Score 462

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 430 to 495 and the average score for Alcorn State University students is 462.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

8 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Alcorn State University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Alcorn State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 24.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.2.

Can I get into Alcorn State University with a 998 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 998 or higher is very competitive at Alcorn State University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 39% or higher.

Can I get into Alcorn State University with a 920 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 920 to 988 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 24% to 37%.

Can I get into Alcorn State University with a 850 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 850 to 910 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 15% to 23% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Alcorn State University with a 780 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 780 to 840 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 14% chance of admission to Alcorn State University. SAT scores below 780 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Alcorn State University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 98%
1520 98%
1510 98%
1500 98%
1490 98%
1480 98%
1470 97%
1460 97%
1450 97%
1440 97%
1430 96%
1420 96%
1410 96%
1400 95%
1390 95%
1380 95%
1370 94%
1360 94%
1350 93%
1340 92%
1330 92%
1320 91%
1310 90%
1300 90%
1290 89%
1280 88%
1270 87%
1260 86%
1250 85%
1240 84%
1230 83%
1220 81%
1210 80%
1200 79%
1190 77%
1180 75%
1170 74%
1160 72%
1150 70%
1140 68%
1130 67%
1120 65%
1110 63%
1100 61%
1090 58%
1080 56%
1070 54%
1060 52%
1050 50%
1040 48%
1030 46%
1020 43%
1010 41%
1000 39%
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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.