PublicRuralHBCUAlcorn State University
Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096-7500
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Highly selective — known for biology
Alcorn State University is a public institution in Alcorn State with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1039, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $36,421 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,040.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Alcorn State University was the first black land grant college in the country.
- •Revels resigned his seat when he accepted the position as Alcorn's first president.
- •In 1878, the name Alcorn University was changed to Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College.
- •Rowan At first the school was exclusively for black males, but women were admitted in 1895.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1039
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,021
Programs (52)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average