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Tuition

$7,198

$15,550

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,726
Declined + 1,937
Total Received 3,663
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Public

3,208

undergraduate students

742

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

35%

65%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
0
600-699
3%
500-599
11%
400-499
58%
300-399
28%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
3%
500-599
28%
400-499
47%
300-399
22%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
9%
18-23
39%
12-17
46%
6-11
5%
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
5%
18-23
29%
12-17
66%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
8%
18-23
40%
12-17
52%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Business Administration
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Alcorn State, MS

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School Facts

Alcorn State, founded in 1871, is the oldest historically black, land-grant university in the country. Its 1,756-acre campus is situated at Alcorn State in Claiborne County, MS, 90 miles southwest of Jackson.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 3,950
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Historically Black college/university yes
Accredited by AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
NAIT (National Association of Industrial Technology)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 1008
ACT 2176

Right Now

Alcorn State, MS

1,756-acre campus in Lorman (population: 4,138), 70 miles from Jackson; branch campus in Natchez. Served by bus; air and train serve Jackson. School operates transportation to bus station.

Alcorn State University
1000 ASU Drive #359
Alcorn State, MS 39096

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
42%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
0%
Top 1/4
0%
Top 1/2
66%
Bottom 1/2
34%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
0
600-699
3%
500-599
11%
400-499
58%
300-399
28%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
3%
500-599
28%
400-499
47%
300-399
22%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
9%
18-23
39%
12-17
46%
6-11
5%
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
5%
18-23
29%
12-17
66%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
8%
18-23
40%
12-17
52%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Reasoning only Not used
SAT Subject Tests Required of some
ACT only Required of some

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Interview
Recommendations

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,726
Declined + 1,937
Total Received 3,663

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Admissions Contact

Emanuel Barnes
Director of Admissions and Recruiting
P: 601 877-6147
F: 601 877-6347
ebarnes@alcorn.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,712
Room 5,459
Board 2,540
Books & supplies 1,486
Total $15,197
Average Financial Aid - 14,832
Total with Avg. Aid $365

Financial Aid

49%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$14,832

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $13,520,848
State $203,720
Institutional $4,518,379
Other external $0
Total $18,242,947

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $0
Institutional $0
Other external $0
Total $0

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 601 877-6190
F: 601 877-6110
juanita@alcorn.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Juanita McKenzie-Russell
Director of Financial Aid
juanita@alcorn.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)
Mascot
Brave
School colors
purple and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Football

Athletic Directors

Dwayne White (men's)
Interim Director Of Intercollegiate Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Agriculture Economics
Agronony/Plant and Soil Science
Animal Science
Applied Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology Education
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Child Development
Clinical Laboratory Science
Computer Networking/Information Technology
Computer Science
Computer Systems/Networks
Computer/Information Sciences
Criminal Justice
Education Specialist/Elementary Education
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Elementary Education
Environmental Biology/Ecology
Family Nurse Practitioner
General Studies
Geospatial Engineering Technology
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Health Science
Health/Physical Education
History
Homeland Security Management
Instrumental Music Education
Instrumental Performance
International Agriculture
Literature
Mass Communications/Broadcast Journalism
Mass Communications/Print Journalism
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Molecular Biology
Nurse Educator
Nursing
Nutrition/Dietetics
Piano Music Education
Piano Performance
Plant/Soil Sciences
Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Physical Therapy
Psychology
Radiological Health Science (Health Physics)
Recreation
Robotics/Automation Technology
Secondary Education
Social Science Education
Social Work
Sociology
Teaching
Technology
Vocal Music Education
Vocal Performance
Workforce Education/Leadership

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Home Economics
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,950

total students

86%

14%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

81%

3,208
students

Female
65%
2,082

Male
35%
1,126

Graduate

19%

742
students

Female
76%
566

Male
24%
176

undergraduateFull-time

88%

2,831
students

Female
64%
1,802

Male
36%
1,029

undergraduatePart-time

12%

377
students

Female
75%
280

Male
25%
97

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
93%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
4%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Transfer applicants accepted

Not Reported

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Other
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Other

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 19
Countries most often represented Canada
Ghana
India
Mexico
Peru
Russia
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Emanuel Barnes
Director of Admissions and Recruiting
601 877-6147
ebarnes@alcorn.edu

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