Alcorn State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,044
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About Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Alcorn State, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,729, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 38%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $6,044.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
38% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 800-960
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
73%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
91%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
White
2%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic
1%
Unknown
Information not available
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
67%
Socio-economic diversity
92% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
2,369
Percent of Programs Online
86% On-campus
14% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 36% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $6,044 | $6,044 |
| Graduate | $6,044 | $6,044 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,586 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,788 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,100 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,788 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,528 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,528 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $21,518 | $21,518 |
| Off-campus without family | $24,946 | $24,946 |
| Off-campus with family | $14,158 | $14,158 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
92%
State Grant Aid
17%
Institution Grant Aid
48%
Pell Grant
92%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average student debt after graduation
$27k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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