School Overview
Alcorn State University is a public university located in rural Clairborne County, which is northwest of Lorman, Mississippi. The school is the first historically black land-grant college established in the United States and is also the second-oldest state-supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi. The school was founded in 1871 to educate the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans. It is named after the former governor of Mississippi at that time, James L. Alcorn.
Alcorn State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (601) 877-6100 |
| Website: | www.alcorn.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://selfserve.alcorn.edu/pls/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Address: | 1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,658 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 30% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,127 (31% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,084 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,084 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 86% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $13,786 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Alcorn State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Alcorn State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 1 | 29 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Alcorn State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,084 |
| Out-of-state | $7,084 |
| Books and supplies | $1,580 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,084 |
| Out-of-state | $7,084 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 630 | 86% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 630 | 86% | $13,786 |
| Student loan aid | 630 | 86% | $6,739 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,827 | 89% | $11,041 |
| Federal student loans | 2,320 | 73% | $8,224 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Alcorn State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Alcorn State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,314 | 1,340 | 2,974 | Percent admitted | 100% | 88% | 90% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 14% | 16% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Alcorn State University Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 3,658 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,173 |
| Graduate enrollment | 485 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Alcorn State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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