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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University
ALCORN STATE, MS . 4 Year 3.6
#541 in Best Colleges in America
1000 ASU DR STE 359 ALCORN STATE, MS 39096

Overview

Alcorn State University is located in Lorman, Mississippi, and was founded in 1871. It is one of the oldest historically black public land-grant universities (HBCUs) in the United States, offering over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs across fields such as agriculture, education, nursing, business, humanities, and STEM disciplines, with a strong academic environment. The campus spans approximately 1,700 acres, featuring multiple campuses and agricultural extension services that serve the local community. The university is home to around 3,000 students representing various states and countries, reflecting a high degree of diversity. The athletic teams, the “Braves/Lady Braves,” compete in the NCAA Division I SWAC conference, and campus life is vibrant and active.

Rankings

  • 4

    #4 in Best HBCU Schools in America

  • 4

    #4 in Best HBCU Schools in America

  • 39

    #39 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • Best HBCU Schools in America 4 of 73
  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 39 of 454
  • Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America 44 of 150

Academics

  • B+Academics
  • B Value
  • B Diversity
  • BCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • AParty Scene
  • A Professors
  • CLocation
  • B+Dorms
  • ACampus Food
  • A Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Biology
    119 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    76 Graduates
  • Nursing
    51 Graduates
  • Military Systems Technology
    29 Graduates
  • Psychology
    28 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    28 Graduates
  • Business
    27 Graduates
  • Agricultural Business
    24 Graduates
  • Agriculture
    24 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    23 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 39%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    830-960
  • ACT Range
    17-26
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,381
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    42%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,131 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    402
  • Undergrads Over 25
    12%
  • Pell Grant
    80%
  • Varsity Athletes
    15%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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