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Alcorn State University

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  • 1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
    Alcorn State , MS 39096-7500
    (601) 877-6100
    http://www.alcorn.edu

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    Setting
    Rural area, distant from an urban area
    Enrollment
    3,682
    Full time
    2,985
    Part time
    697
    Men full time
    1,019
    Women full time
    1,966

    Alcorn State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Master's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

  • Alcorn State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    -
    Applied
    4,358
    Admitted
    1,486
    Enrolled
    599
    Admitted %
    34%

    Alcorn State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Alcorn State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    5%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    390
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    480
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    390
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    460
    Students submitting ACT
    95%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    16
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    19

    Alcorn State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    0%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    91%
    Hispanic
    1%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    6%
    Non-Resident Alien
    2%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    0%
  • Alcorn State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $4,858
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $11,949
    Books and Supplies
    $1,452
    On-campus room and board
    $5,630
    Off-campus room and board
    $5,630

    Alcorn State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    58%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    58% , $5,074 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    20% , $5,202 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    51% , $5,668 on average
  • Alcorn State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Agricultural Business and Management, General 0 5 0
    Agricultural Economics 0 9 0
    Agriculture, General 0 6 7
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 49 6
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 5 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 30 12
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 0 14 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 5 0
    System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 0 4 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master
    Community College Education 0 0 17
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 18 6
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0 55
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 1 0
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0 0 28
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master
    Robotics Technology/Technician 0 4 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 0 6 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Child Development 0 9 0
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0 3 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Athletic Training/Trainer 0 4 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 29 34 0
    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 0 0 7
    History Associate Bachelor Master
    History, General 0 4 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 72 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 0 1 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 0 8 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 0 17 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 0 18 0
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0 8 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Economics, General 0 1 0
    Political Science and Government, General 0 6 0
    Sociology 0 6 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master
    Music Performance, General 0 4 0
  • Alcorn State University Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Fall application deadline
    -
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    August 1
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    April 1
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
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    Alcorn State UniversityNames and Abbreviations

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    Alcorn State
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Student Reviews of Alcorn State University

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based on 8 reviews
  • Imara from Sontag, MS

    I am a prospective student myself. I will be attending Alcorn State Univerisity in the fall. Tips I would provide to other prospective students would be as follows: be prepared for the college world and be prepared to learn. If you want to attend a… more read full review

    I am a prospective student myself. I will be attending Alcorn State Univerisity in the fall. Tips I would provide to other prospective students would be as follows: be prepared for the college world and be prepared to learn. If you want to attend a school that will be of assistance to you in any way, Alcorn State University is the place to be/ read full review

  • Brezelle from Greenville, MS

    For being an instate student, it is not that expensive to attend. The cost of attendance is not as high as it seems and refund checks are lovely. :) read full review

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