School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Alcorn State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Phone601-877-6100
WEBwww.alcorn.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.alcorn.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.alcorn.edu/apply/?_ga=2.258745482.1665759555.1699280796-1290066.1695844451
Financial Aidwww.alcorn.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatornces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Alcorn+State+university&s=all&id=175342
Disability Servicewww.alcorn.edu/academics/student-services/health-and-disability-services
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree- professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Alcorn State University is 25.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.00%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $10 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate25.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)27.00 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$10

Tuition & Fees

Alcorn State's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,549 for Mississippi residents and $8,549 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($8,549).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,263 for Mississippi residents and $9,263 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.62% compared to the last year's rate.
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$8,549$8,549
Graduate Tuition & Fees$9,263$9,263
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 2,933 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 599 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Alcorn State has 2,431 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 502 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,933
Undergraduate Students2,431
Graduate Students502
Online Enrollment599

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Alcorn State offers 47 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 47 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Alcorn State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs47 Programs
Number of online programs5 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsAssociate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification