Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Public
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Alcorn State University admitted 45.3% of applicants university-wide (2,961 of 6,532).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 45.3% | 2,961 | 6,532 |
| In-state | 50.0% | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| Out-of-state | 50.0% | 450 | 900 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 41.2% | 792 | 1,924 |
| Women | 47.1% | 2,169 | 4,608 |
Of 2,961 admitted students, 610 enrolled (20.6% yield).
Alcorn State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 670–998
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–19
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Required
Alcorn State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $25,861/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,785 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,076 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $25,861/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,613 |
| $30k–48k | $12,344 |
| $48k–75k | $16,296 |
| $75k–110k | $18,244 |
| Over $110k | $17,620 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Fall 2025 GAP Assistance Scholarships — Varies (Need Based)
- The Bernard Osher Foundation Reentry Scholarship Program — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Alcorn State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission (signed)
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Final Transcript (High School or College)
- Immunization Records (MMR)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Admission (signed)
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Final Transcript (High School or College)
- Immunization Records (MMR)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Alcorn State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Alcorn State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $36,421
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Alcorn State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #210
Deadlines
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Alcorn State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (17%), Business & marketing (7%), Psychology (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 42% of class sections have under 20 students.
Alcorn State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.