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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
2.9Above Average
25%
Selective
47%
Graduation
About Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a public four-year institution located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. With an enrollment of approximately 2,290 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 25%. The graduation rate is 47%. Graduates earn a median salary of $36,421 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,040 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
25%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
47%
Enrollment
2,290
Total students
Median Earnings
$36,421
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,549
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,549
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,040
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
15 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
420
Median
478
75th
503
200800
ACT Composite
25th
15
Median
22
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$8,549/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,040/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$56,160
10-Year Earnings
$364,210
ROI Multiple
6.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Alcorn State University
Student Outcomes
47%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$36k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,290
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
