Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public University · 2,995 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
45.3%
Applications
6,532
Enrolled
610
Yield Rate
20.6%
SAT Average
840
ACT Midpoint
16

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,785
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,785
Average Net Price
$12,376

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$13,010
Family Income $30k–$48k
$14,640
Family Income $48k–$75k
$16,450
Family Income $75k–$110k
$17,658
Family Income Over $110k
$12,089

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
77.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
49.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
56.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
79.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
15.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
950

Top Fields of Study

  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 108 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 64 graduates/year
  • Liberal Arts & Sciences: 52 graduates/year
  • Agriculture & Related Sciences: 44 graduates/year
  • Health Professions: 36 graduates/year
  • Public Administration & Policy: 25 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.61
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
10.7% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
53th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.6 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.