Alcorn State University
tuition & fees
$8,785
graduate tuition & fees
$9,520
acceptance rate
45%
Student Population
2,995
online students
642
Number of Programs
47
Financial Aid Amount
$10,544
SAT Scores
840
Graduation Rate
57%
Alcorn State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. Alcorn State ranked 7th in Mississippi Colleges and 15th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 2,995 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 45.33% 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://apply.alcorn.edu/apply/?_ga=2.258745482.1665759555.1699280796-1290066.1695844451 |
| Financial Aid | www.alcorn.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=alcorn+state+university&s=all&id=175342 |
| 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 45.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.60%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45.33 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.60 % |
Tuition & Fees
Alcorn State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,785 for Mississippi residents and $8,785 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.76% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($8,549).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,520 for Mississippi residents and $9,520 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.77% compared to the last year's rate.
| Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,785 | $8,785 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,520 | $9,520 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,995 students have enrolled at Alcorn State (2024-2025). Among them, 642 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Alcorn State has 2,532 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 463 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,995 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,532 |
| Graduate Students | 463 |
| Online Enrollment | 642 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Alcorn State offers 47 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 47 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 | 47 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 | ✔ |