Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public · Small town / rural

Admissions (IPEDS 2025-2026)

Acceptance rate45%

Average GPA of admitted studentsNot reported

SAT middle 50%670–998

ACT middle 50%15–19

Testing policyNot reported

Application deadlineNot reported

Application feeNot reported

Cost

In-state tuition & fees$8,785

Out-of-state tuition & fees$8,785

Room & board$12,204

Average net price paid$13,265

Average share of need metNot reported

Students receiving merit aidNot reported

Student outcomes

First-year retention77%

4-year graduation rate49%

Student-faculty ratioNot reported

Undergraduate enrollment2,363

Campus sizeSmall (under 5,000)

Popular programs

Liberal ArtsBiologyHealth Professions & NursingAgriculture

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IPEDS (federal data)

Alcorn State University IPEDS College Navigator site:nces.ed.gov