Alcorn State University
tuition & fees
$8,549
graduate tuition & fees
$8,854
acceptance rate
39%
Student Population
3,074
online students
546
Number of Programs
49
Financial Aid Amount
$10,458
SAT Scores
963
Graduation Rate
42%
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 3,074 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Alcorn State's acceptance rate is 38.91% 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 | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Alcorn State University is 38.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.44%. The application fees are $10 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 38.91 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.44 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $10 |
Tuition & Fees
Alcorn State's 2023 tuition & fees is $8,176 for Mississippi residents and $8,549 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.56% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($8,176).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $8,395 for Mississippi residents and $8,854 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.47% compared to the last year's rate.
| Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,176 | $8,549 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,395 | $8,854 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 3,074 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 546 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Alcorn State has 2,533 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 541 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,074 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,533 |
| Graduate Students | 541 |
| Online Enrollment | 546 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
Alcorn State offers 49 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 49 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 | 49 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |