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Alcorn State University
  • 4 Year
  • ALCORN STATE, MS

Alcorn State University

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade B minus
    4. Campus
      grade B
    5. Athletics
      grade B+
    6. Party Scene
      grade A
    7. Professors
      grade A minus
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade B+
    10. Campus Food
      grade A
    11. Student Life
      grade A minus
    12. Safety
      grade B+

    Alcorn State is an above-average public university located in Alcorn State University, Mississippi. As a historically black college, Alcorn State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,345 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Alcorn State acceptance rate is 38%. Popular majors include Biology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Nursing. Graduating 45% of students, Alcorn State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,100.

    About

    1000 ASU DR STE 359
    ALCORN STATE, MS 39096
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Southwestern Athletic Conference

    Alcorn State University Rankings

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    Alcorn State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    38%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    800-960
    ACT Range
    16-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,938 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,907 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      61%
    • On Campus
      30%
    • Online
      9%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,345 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    384
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    92%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $31,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    45%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%

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