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Alcorn State University

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Start: 2026-04-27T10:00:00
Location: Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096-7500

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Sciences-focusedRuralGreek lifeHBCU

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

2900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,021

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (52)

Student Life

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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

•History Alcorn State University was the first black land grant college in the country.
•Revels resigned his seat when he accepted the position as Alcorn's first president.
•In 1878, the name Alcorn University was changed to Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College.
•Rowan At first the school was exclusively for black males, but women were admitted in 1895.
•Alcorn began with eight faculty members in 1871.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

84Low

Estimated from MS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K

147 mi(255 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

290 mi(503 min)

Dallaspop. 1.3M

336 mi(582 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans140 mi

MEM Memphis229 mi

BHM Birmingham280 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive

New York, NY1130 mi · ~32h 39m drive

Hartford, CT1225 mi · ~35h 23m drive

Providence, RI1285 mi · ~37h 7m drive

Albany, NY1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY1125 mi · ~32h 30m drive

Rochester, NY1073 mi · ~31h drive

Buffalo, NY1014 mi · ~29h 18m drive

Philadelphia, PA1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive

Pittsburgh, PA857 mi · ~24h 45m drive

Harrisburg, PA983 mi · ~28h 24m drive

Newark, NJ1123 mi · ~32h 27m drive

Washington, DC930 mi · ~26h 52m drive

Baltimore, MD962 mi · ~27h 47m drive

Atlanta, GA413 mi · ~11h 56m drive

Charlotte, NC636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

Raleigh, NC766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Miami, FL785 mi · ~22h 41m drive

Orlando, FL627 mi · ~18h 7m drive

Tampa, FL586 mi · ~16h 56m drive

Nashville, TN387 mi · ~11h 11m drive

New Orleans, LA147 mi · ~4h 15m drive

Richmond, VA870 mi · ~25h 8m drive

Chicago, IL718 mi · ~20h 45m drive

Detroit, MI848 mi · ~24h 30m drive

Minneapolis, MN912 mi · ~26h 21m drive

St. Louis, MO469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

Kansas City, MO535 mi · ~15h 27m drive

Indianapolis, IN612 mi · ~17h 41m drive

Columbus, OH720 mi · ~20h 48m drive

Cleveland, OH845 mi · ~24h 25m drive

Milwaukee, WI791 mi · ~22h 51m drive

Dallas, TX336 mi · ~9h 42m drive

Houston, TX290 mi · ~8h 23m drive

Austin, TX406 mi · ~11h 44m drive

San Antonio, TX469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

Los Angeles, CA1574 mi · ~45h 28m drive

San Francisco, CA1811 mi · ~52h 19m drive

San Diego, CA1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive

Seattle, WA1961 mi · ~56h 39m drive

Portland, OR1926 mi · ~55h 38m drive

Denver, CO945 mi · ~27h 18m drive

Phoenix, AZ1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1303 mi · ~37h 39m drive

Honolulu, HI4124 mi · ~119h 8m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

New Orleans (MSY)140 miles

Rental car

210 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

280 min$168-280

Memphis (MEM)229 miles

Rental car

344 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

458 min$275-458

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award