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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$10,367

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
513
25th
400
75th
485
25th
270
75th
19
25th
13
75th
17
25th
15
75th
19
25th
15
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,961
Declined 3,571
Total Received 6,532
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Enrollment

2,532

undergraduate students

463

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1871, Alcorn State University is the oldest public four-year Historically Black, land-grant university in the country. It is known for its strong academic programs in fields such as agriculture, education, and business. It is located on a 1,756-acre campus in Lorman, Mississippi—90 miles southwest of Jackson.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,995
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

1,756-acre campus in Lorman (population: 1,812), 70 miles from Jackson; branch campus in Natchez. Served by bus; air and train serve Jackson. School operates transportation to bus station.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

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

Campus Life

no
Housing available
53%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
79%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
0%
Top 1/4
0%
Top 1/2
79%
Bottom 1/2
21%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
513
25th
400
75th
485
25th
270
75th
19
25th
13
75th
17
25th
15
75th
19
25th
15

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required of some

Admit Rate

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,961
Declined 3,571
Total Received 6,532

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Other
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Other

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,544

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $8,785
Housing $7,580
Food $4,624
Additional fees $1,582
Books & supplies $1,672
Total $24,243
Average Financial Aid - $10,544
Total with Avg. Aid $13,699
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, football

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Community College Administration yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Robotics Technology/Technician yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
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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

2,995

total students

69%

in-state

31%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

85%

2,532
students

Female
67%
1,696

Male
33%
836

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

81%

2,058
students

Female
66%
1,357

Male
34%
701

19%

474
students

Female
72%
339

Male
28%
135

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
96%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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