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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096-7500

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Highly selective — known for biology

Alcorn State University is a public institution in Alcorn State with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1039, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $36,421 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,040.

Established
1871
Motto
"Service, Scholarship, Dignity""Where Knowledge and Character Matter"
Mascot
Bravehawk
Type
Public historically black land-grant research university
Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and participates
Division
Division I

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25%Acceptance
1039SAT Avg
2,290Students
16:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$36,421Earnings 10yr
$14,040Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Alcorn State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate24.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1039

Reading & WritingMid: 486
430495
MathMid: 478
420503

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1524

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

24.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1039

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,549
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,549
Room & Board$10,255
Books & Supplies$1,672
Total Cost of Attendance$23,937
Average Net Price$14,040
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,010
$30–48K$14,640
$48–75K$16,450
$75–110K$17,658
$110K+$12,089

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,040

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

29.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,021

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,290
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
77%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 96%
Hispanic 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.2%
Freshman Retention79.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,752
8 Years$32,667
10 Years$36,421

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,000
Men
$35,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#27

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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