Alcorn State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
45.33%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.60%
Freshmen Enrollment
610
SAT Scores
840
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,532 students have applied and 2,961 students have allowed to admit to Alcorn State University (Acceptance rate: 45.33%). Alcorn State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.60 % where 610 students have finally enrolled out of 2,961 admitted students.
Alcorn State acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi Valley State University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 91.35%).
Alcorn State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 33.43%).
How to Apply to Alcorn State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Alcorn State.
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Alcorn State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Alcorn State University is 840 and the average ACT score is 16. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | 840 | 16 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi | 1,062 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Alcorn State University, 49 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 840 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 400 | 430 | 513 |
| Mathematics | 270 | 410 | 485 |
| Total | 670 | 840 | 998 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Alcorn State University, 561 students submitted ACT scores (92% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 16 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 16 | 19 |
| English | 13 | 15 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Alcorn State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Alcorn State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Recommendations.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |