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Overview of Alcorn State University

Quick Facts

3,682 students

36% admitted

$3,970 tuition/year

  • 2,985 full time
  • 697 part time
  • 1,019 men full time
  • 1,966 women full time
  • 4,535 applied
  • 1,652 admitted
  • 687 enrolled
  • $3,970 out of state
  • $1,277 fees
  • $7,592 room & board
  • $1,466 books

At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Rural area, distant from an urban area
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Historically Black College or University: HBCU
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
3,682 Students
Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Jonathan from Natchez, MS
  • 0
  • “Alcorn is a true academic resort, lying beneath the shade of the great oak trees, to quote our Alma Mater. Alcorn's campus is flourished with vast amounts of these huge…”

  • Jul-10-2012 » Read More
  • Anonymus
  • 0
  • “it wasn't what i expected at all. teachers that motivate the students are few and far between, and the coursework is mundane and repetitive. the morale of the school as…”

  • Feb-25-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 3
  • Current Student
  • Jan-03-2012 I am a current student here

    There is not much to do because the school is not near any close cities. It is about 45 minutes from a walmart or a movies, or mall. But it is a very friendly environment and the people you meet there are all nice and caring.

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  • 4
  • Arthaya
  • Jul-01-2011 I am a current student here

    Alcorn is a place to obtain an education as well as have fun. Although it is in the country events such as parties,probates,games, and concerts will definitely keep you entertained.

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  • 5
  • Tracy from Pinola, MS
  • Feb-21-2011 I am a current student here

    I love being at Alcorn. It is in the country like my home is, so I feel right at home. It is really nice at Alcorn and everyone seems like family.

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