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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate24.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1039
Reading & WritingMid: 486
430495
MathMid: 478
420503
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1524
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
Programs (52)
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
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Source: Wikipedia