# Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/alcorn-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 45% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,511 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,852 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 400–513 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 270–485 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–19 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $23,732 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,791 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $14,547 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,203 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,221 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,465 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,464 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,363 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 49% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,721 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,500 (FY2024) |

## What Alcorn State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 175342. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology