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Alcorn State University

Tuition
8,549
Students
3,417
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Rural

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

3,417

Graduation Rate

46%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate24.66%

Apply

7,511

Accepted

1,852

Attend

505

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$30

Graduate

$10

Test Scores

Sat Range

850 - 998

Act Range

15 - 24

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Required

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,549

Out-of-State

$8,549

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,320

State/Local Grants

$1,662

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,503

Graduate

In-State

$9,263

Out-of-State

$9,263

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

N/A

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,255

Books & Supplies

$1,672

Personal Expenses

$3,268

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

24

Average Assistance

$5,722

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

6

Average Assistance

$3,125

Academics

Graduation Rate46%

Student Faculty Ratio15:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • General Studies
  • Social Work

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Community College Administration
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other

Student Body

Students Enrolled3,417

Undergraduate

2,814

Graduate

603

Full-Time

74

Part-Time

26

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No