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Alcorn State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Mississippi

Alcorn State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
45.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹8,25,193Out-of-state
Students
2,363Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

45.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 15.9%–74.8%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 24.66%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 24.7% (1,852/7,511; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

45 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,511
Offered a place 1,852
Enrolled 505

27.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite670-998
4001600
ACT composite15-19
136

What a year costs

₹21,28,593 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹8,25,193
  • Housing₹11,46,346
  • Books & supplies₹1,57,054
Sticker price ₹21,28,593
After aid (average) ₹12,46,008

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,25,193
Out-of-state ₹8,25,193

Average aid awarded: ₹9,57,918 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.7%
Retention
57.4%
Graduation

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 96.6%
White 1.6%
Hispanic 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Native American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate45.33%
Total Applicants7511
Admitted Applicants1852
Enrolled Applicants505
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %670
SAT Composite 75th %998
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,25,193
Out-of-State Tuition₹8,25,193
Average Housing Cost₹11,46,346
Books & Supplies₹1,57,054
Average Net Price₹12,46,008
Average Aid Awarded₹9,57,918

Student Body Diversity

African American96.57%
Asian0.08%
Hispanic0.55%
White1.61%
Multiracial0.00
Native American0.13%
Pacific Islander0.21%
International0.85%
Unknown Race0.00

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate57.36%
Retention Rate76.65%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates2363

Contact

Street Address1000 Alcorn Dr Ste 359
ZIP Code39096
Phone(601) 877-6100
Websitehttps://www.alcorn.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/