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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MSPublicRural Setting
Moderately Selective • 45% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Alcorn State University is a public institution located in the rural setting of Alcorn State, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 45%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
45% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading400 - 513
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math270 - 485
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 19
1typical 50% range36
45%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Biological Sciences23% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,159
Earnings 5yr: $99,360
Debt: $28,100
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,499
Earnings 5yr: $57,006
Debt: $25,125
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,214
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,969
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,085
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,985
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,157
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,321
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $39,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,908
Earnings 5yr: $46,968
Debt: $28,065
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,403
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,379
Earnings 5yr: $45,184
Debt: $30,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,841
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,954
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,690
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,015
Earnings 5yr: $32,600
Debt: $27,563
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $79,328
Debt: $21,266
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $38,000
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,265
In-State Tuition$8,785
Out-of-State Tuition$8,785
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
70%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
35%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$27,752
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$36,421
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,021
Est. Monthly Payment
$184/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$27,200
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