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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Public · Remote rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 45%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $14,791
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $40,721
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Alcorn State University is a public college in Alcorn State, MS with 2,363 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, and admitted students average 904 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,791 per year ($14,547 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $40,721 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 45%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,511
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,852
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing400–513
200800
SAT Math270–485
200800
ACT Composite15–19
136
What Alcorn State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,732
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,785
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,785
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,547
- $30–48k$16,203
- $48–75k$16,221
- $75–110k$16,465
- $110k+$18,464
Get a personal estimate with Alcorn State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $40,721
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,363
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 75%
- White2%
- Hispanic1%
- Black97%
- Asian0%
Alcorn State University FAQ
What is Alcorn State University's acceptance rate?+
Alcorn State University admits 45% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Alcorn State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 400–513 on SAT Reading and Writing and 270–485 on SAT Math; the average total is 904.
What ACT score do you need for Alcorn State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–19.
Is Alcorn State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Alcorn State University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,511 students applied to Alcorn State University and 1,852 were admitted; 505 enrolled.
Does Alcorn State University consider legacy status?+
No. Alcorn State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Alcorn State University require an essay?+
Alcorn State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Alcorn State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,732 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,791.
What is Alcorn State University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 175342 · How we use this data
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