Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Alcorn State, Mississippi |
| Online | alcorn.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Alcorn State University, located in rural southwestern Mississippi approximately 40 miles north of Natchez, is a public historically Black land-grant institution established in 1871. The 1,700-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings set among rolling hills and wooded areas. As the nation's first state-supported institution for the higher education of African Americans, Alcorn State maintains comprehensive academic programs with particular strengths in agriculture, biological sciences, and business. The university operates as a primarily residential campus with multiple student housing options, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Braves in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Agricultural research facilities and demonstration farms are integrated throughout the campus, supporting the university's land-grant mission and agricultural programs.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Alcorn State University is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Alcorn State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#991 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#412 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/998 |
| ACT | 15/24 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,672 |
| Other Fees | $680 |
| Room and Board | $10,255 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,268 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,744 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Biology | 15% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Business | 9% |
| Work and Family Studies | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025