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Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
p. 601-877-6100
w. www.alcorn.edu

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2802

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Alcorn State University?
1553rd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,571 $3,571 $3,571
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $927 $927 $7,493
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $187 $187 $461
FT Graduate Tuition $3,571 $3,571 $3,571
FT Graduate Required Fees $927 $927 $7,493
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $250 $250 $615
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $16,172 $16,172 $22,738
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,593 $17,593 $24,159
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $12,209 $12,209 $18,775

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,324 $4,498 $4,324 $4,498 $9,810 $10,692
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,354 $1,392
On-Campus – Room & Board $4,880 $5,128
On-Campus – Other Expenses $4,514 $4,640
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,566 $4,694
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $5,839 $6,004
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $5,839 $6,004

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
Graduate Application Fee$10
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,195 (1,433 male / 1,762 female)
Admitted 1,291 (410 male / 881 female)
Admission rate 40%
First-time Enrollment 464 (185 male / 279 female)
FT Enrollment 462 (184 male / 278 female)
PT Enrollment 2 (1 male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment3,334

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Alcorn State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Alcorn State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

1293rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 94%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 21
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 18
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 19

SAT Test Admission

1345th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 6%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 390 / 470
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 400 / 460
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 790 / 930

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,811
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$3,126
Board Fee$2,258

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 34 1,050 4 2 164 1,254
Accounting 16 2 18
Agricultural Business and Management, General 2 2 2 6
Agricultural Economics 14 2 16
Agriculture, General 4 16 2 22
Athletic Training/Trainer 2 4 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 130 6 140
Business Administration and Management, General 12 60 2 6 80
Chemistry, General 32 32
Child Development 38 38
Community College Education 46 46
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 12 2 14
Economics, General
Elementary Education and Teaching 64 16 80
English Language and Literature, General 2 22 2 26
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 10 10
History, General 6 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 174 8 182
Mass Communication/Media Studies 16 16
Mathematics, General 2 2 4
Music Performance, General 12 2 14
Nursing, Other 2 18 20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 84 76 162
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 20 20
Political Science and Government, General 24 24
Psychology, General 24 2 4 30
Robotics Technology/Technician 12 2 14
Secondary Education and Teaching 126 8 134
Sociology 26 26
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2 22 24
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 34 6 40

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Alcorn State University 2068th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $53,505 ($56,068 male / $50,913 female)
Number of FT Faculty 183 (92 male / 91 female)
Number of PT Faculty 37
FT Faculty Ratio 5 : 1
Total Benefits $2,887,122

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