Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Alcorn State University reported a 24.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Alcorn State University is a public 4-year institution in Alcorn State, MS, with an SAT reference of 840 and an ACT reference of 16. The historical average net price is $13,265 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

24.7%

7,511 applicants

SAT reference

840

Combined score

ACT reference

16

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,265

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Alcorn State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)850840998
ACT (composite, 1–36)151624

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

51.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

76.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,363

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Alcorn State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,613
$30,001 – $48,000$12,344
$48,001 – $75,000$16,296
$75,001 – $110,000$18,244
$110,000+$17,620

Top Majors at Alcorn State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences107
Health Professions65
Liberal Arts & General Studies55
Agriculture & Natural Resources43
Psychology36
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice23
Business, Management & Marketing23
Public Administration & Social Services20
Military Technologies18
Family & Consumer Sciences17

Financial Aid at Alcorn State University

About Alcorn State University

Official website: https://www.alcorn.edu/

Admissions: https://www.alcorn.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Alcorn State University

What is the acceptance rate at Alcorn State University?

Alcorn State University reported a 25% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 7,511. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Alcorn State University?

The historical 25% acceptance rate suggests Alcorn State University was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Alcorn State University?

The imported historical records for Alcorn State University include an SAT reference value of 840 and an ACT reference value of 16. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Alcorn State University?

The stored historical average net price at Alcorn State University is $13,265 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,763 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Alcorn State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Alcorn State University is 51%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Alcorn State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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