Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,478
Graduate Enrollment: 541
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Remote (rural territory more than 25 miles from an urbanized area and more than 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 38.91%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 44.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 33.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 26.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.9%
Black: 92.7%
Hispanic: 1.1%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 92.7%
Hispanic: 1.1%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $22,940
In-State tuition: $8,176Out-of-State tuition: $8,176
Estimated books and supplies: $1,606 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,890 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,140 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,890 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,140 (2022)
Average Family Income: $31,110 (2017)
Median Family Income: $18,951 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 69.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 66.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,648 |
| $30k-48k | $16,044 |
| $48k-75k | $22,475 |
| $75k-110k | $22,940 |
| $110k+ | $22,940 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,166 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,063 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 46.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 54.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 56.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 33.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,553 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,620 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 82 | $39,250 | $313 | $23,375 ($1,948) | |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 103 | $30,500 | $291 | $25,678 ($2,140) | $36,598 ($3,050) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biotechnology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. | 23 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 10 | $29,000 | $270 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 29 | $27,563 | $286 | $21,795 ($1,816) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 20 | $28,065 | $286 | $33,714 ($2,810) | $39,137 ($3,261) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 31 | $31,900 | $331 | $23,982 ($1,999) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 10 | $21,266 | $201 | $68,451 ($5,704) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 33 | $28,100 | $216 | $64,792 ($5,399) | $72,321 ($6,027) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 33 | $27,954 | $282 | $28,022 ($2,335) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $681 | $40,330 ($3,361) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $38,000 | $353 | ||
| Master's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 15 | $27,000 | $268 | ||
| Master's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 15 | $25,125 | $266 | $35,486 ($2,957) | $53,012 ($4,418) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 13 | $29,600 | $297 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 36 | $975 | $36,423 ($3,035) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 14 | $31,822 | $301 | $23,932 ($1,994) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,538Full time faculty: 58%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $20,193,678 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $21,283,437 (2022)