Alcorn State University

4-years Public College In Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University (referred to as Alcorn State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Alcorn State, MS. Alcorn State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Alcorn State University is $8,549 for Mississippi residents and $8,549 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,933 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Alcorn State University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$8,549 (Mississippi Residents) $8,549 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate29.93%
Student Population2,933
Test Scores1,005 (SAT) 19 (ACT)
Graduation Rate47%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Alcorn State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1948 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Alcorn State University is $8,549 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Alcorn State University is $8,854 for Mississippi residents and $9,263 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Alcorn State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 92 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $10,075 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Alcorn State University is 29.93% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.65%. The average SAT score is 1,005 and the average ACT score is 19. Alcorn State University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,933 students are attending at Alcorn State University (2,431 undergraduate students). There are 148 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 78 part-time faculty working for Alcorn State University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 611 (full-time) and 93 (part-time). The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is 47% and the retention rate is 81% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Alcorn State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Alcorn State University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Alcorn State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Alcorn State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Alcorn State University Mission Statement
Alcorn State University, a Historically Black College and University, is a comprehensive land-grant institution that celebrates a rich heritage with a diverse student and faculty population. The University emphasizes intellectual development and lifelong learning through the integration of diverse pedagogies, applied and basic research, cultural and professional programs, public service and outreach, while providing access to globally competitive academic and research programs. Alcorn strives to prepare graduates to be well-rounded future leaders of high character and to be successful in the global marketplace of the 21st century.