Alcorn State University
tuition & fees
$8,549
graduate tuition & fees
$9,263
acceptance rate
30%
Student Population
2,933
online students
599
Number of Programs
48
Financial Aid Amount
$10,075
SAT Scores
1,005
Graduation Rate
47%
Alcorn State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. Alcorn State ranked 9th in Mississippi Colleges and 41st in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 2,933 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Alcorn State's acceptance rate is 29.93% last year (undergraduate school).
Alcorn State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Alcorn State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 |
| Phone | 601-877-6100 |
| WEB | www.alcorn.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.alcorn.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://selfserve.alcorn.edu/pls/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Financial Aid | www.alcorn.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.alcorn.edu/admissions/financial-aid/consumer-information-disclosures |
| Disability Service | www.alcorn.edu/academics/student-services/health-and-disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Alcorn State University is 29.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.65%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $40 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 29.93 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.65 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
Tuition & Fees
Alcorn State's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,549 for Mississippi residents and $8,549 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($8,549).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,854 for Mississippi residents and $9,263 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.62% compared to the last year's rate.
| Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,549 | $8,549 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,854 | $9,263 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,933 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 599 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Alcorn State has 2,431 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 502 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,933 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,431 |
| Graduate Students | 502 |
| Online Enrollment | 599 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Alcorn State offers 48 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 48 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Alcorn State
| Number of programs | 48 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |