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Alcorn State University Admission Requirements

Alcorn State, Mississippi

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Chances of getting into Alcorn State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
39%
Admission Difficulty for Alcorn State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into Alcorn State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Alcorn State University is 39%.  It ranks #2 in Mississippi and #136 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Alcorn State University is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,875 out of 4,819 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 69 percent (SAT 853/1073 ACT 17/26). Alcorn State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Alcorn State University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Alcorn State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
853-1073
Applicants Submitting SAT 
10%
SAT Scores for Alcorn State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 433
SAT Math 25th 420
SAT Composite 25th 853
SAT Scores for Alcorn State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 538
SAT Math 75th 535
SAT Composite 75th 1073
Average SAT Score 960

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Alcorn State University?

Students who get into Alcorn State University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 853-1073. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 853 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 750. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 960 out of 1600. Alcorn State University ranks #11 in Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score. 10 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Alcorn State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1073 and Above Good >55%
963 to 1073 Avg + 39%-55%
853 to 963 Avg - 25%-39%
743 to 853 Reach 15%-25%
Less than 743 Low <15%
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Alcorn State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
90%
ACT Scores for Alcorn State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Alcorn State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Alcorn State University?

Alcorn State University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-26. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 12 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #7 in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Alcorn State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Alcorn State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >57%
21 to 26 Avg + 39%-57%
17 to 21 Avg - 27%-39%
13 to 17 Reach 17%-27%
Less than 13 Low <17%
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Alcorn State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.2
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Alcorn State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Alcorn State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Alcorn State University was 3.2 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Mississippi for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Alcorn State University will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

 What do these ratings mean?

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

73% of Alcorn State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Alcorn State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 24%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Alcorn State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,396 1,423 4,819
Accepted 1,386 489 1,875
Acceptance Rate 41% 34% 39%
Enrolled 276 126 402
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 26% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Alcorn State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Alcorn State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Alcorn State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Alcorn State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

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

FAQs

Does Alcorn State University prefer SAT or ACT?

10% of students submit their SAT scores to Alcorn State University. 90% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Alcorn State University?

39% of those who apply are granted admission to Alcorn State University. Admission competition is high and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Alcorn State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 853 and 1073. 10% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Alcorn State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 26. 90% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.