Alcorn State University Mississippi

This HBCU in rural Mississippi emphasizes biological and biomedical sciences with a 24.7% acceptance rate.

College statistics

Address:
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
Alcorn State, MS
39096
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.alcorn.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$8,105
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,105
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$20,309
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$20,309
Room and Board:
$12,204
Total Student Enrollment:
2,894
Acceptance Rate:
24.7%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
495
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
503
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
24
Endowment (End of Year):
$153,451,267
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Alcorn State University is a historically Black university in Alcorn State, Mississippi, serving about 2,900 students in a rural setting. The institution focuses on arts and sciences education and maintains research activity across its academic programs, staying true to its mission as an HBCU.

Tuition is $8,105 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $20,309 when room and board are included. The university's moderate enrollment size creates a close-knit campus community.

Alcorn State admits about one quarter of applicants, reflecting selective admissions. The 75th percentile ACT composite score is 24. This school works best for students committed to a historically Black institution experience focused on science and liberal arts, with access to research opportunities. For more information, visit www.alcorn.edu/.

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