Alcorn State University, MS
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Alcorn State University Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity12
Retention30
Graduation1
Earnings10
Diversity7
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Alcorn State University
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences18%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education1%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Alcorn State University
89%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
485
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)400–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–550
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Alcorn State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$7K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Alcorn State University
73%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
35%
Repayment Rate
$315
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 66% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $46K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $34K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 34% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 35% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 37% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 36% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Alcorn State University
73%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 36% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 33% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 46% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 86% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Alcorn State University
90%
Employment Rate
$23K
Median Salary
$13K
25 Pctl Salary
$35K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $13K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $23K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $35K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $23K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $27K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Alcorn State University
3,106
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
485
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 91% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 12% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Alcorn State University, MS
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
45 miles, E
Hinds Community College
50 miles, NE
Mississippi College
57 miles, NE