Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$11,817

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
565
25th
453
75th
550
25th
450
75th
26
25th
13
75th
23
25th
14
75th
24
25th
15
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

29%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,020
Declined 4,728
Total Received 6,748
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Public

2,431

undergraduate students

502

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 2,933
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

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

yes
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
565
25th
453
75th
550
25th
450
75th
26
25th
13
75th
23
25th
14
75th
24
25th
15

Admissions Facts

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

Very Selective

29%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,020
Declined 4,728
Total Received 6,748

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,075

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $8,549
Housing $6,508
Food $3,747
Additional fees $3,268
Books & supplies $1,672
Total $23,744
Average Financial Aid - $10,075
Total with Avg. Aid $13,669

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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
Casino Management 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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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Business Administration
  3. General Studies

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

2,933

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

2,431
students

Female
67%
1,623

Male
33%
808

17%

502
students

Female
73%
367

Male
27%
135

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83%

2,021
students

Female
66%
1,330

Male
34%
691

17%

410
students

Female
71%
293

Male
29%
117

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
95%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
2%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 27
Countries most often represented Ghana
Jamaica
Nigeria
Serbia
Trindad And Tobago
Zambia
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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