What Alcorn State costs
Alcorn State University charges $8,785 a year in published tuition and fees, about $4,392 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $23,751 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,657 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Alcorn State
For fall 2024, Alcorn State University received 6,532 applications and admitted 2,961 students, and 610 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 670 and 998.
What Alcorn State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Alcorn State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 107 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 38 |
| Psychology | 36 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 23 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 21 |
| Agriculture | 21 |
| Social Work | 20 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Alcorn State
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama: 2,151 undergraduates
- Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia: 2,684 undergraduates
- South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: 2,934 undergraduates
- Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: 1,706 undergraduates
- The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee: 1,607 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Alcorn State University's acceptance rate? 45.3% for fall 2024: 2,961 of 6,532 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Alcorn State University? $8,785 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Alcorn State University? About 2,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Alcorn State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 670–998.
What is the campus setting at Alcorn State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alcorn State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Alcorn State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
