Alcorn State University
Historically Black college or university · Alcorn State, MS · 2,363 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
45%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
670–998
ACT (middle 50%)
15–19
Average net price
$14,791
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$23,732
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
49%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Alcorn State University?
Alcorn State University accepts about 45 of every 100 applicants (45%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 670 and 998 on the SAT. A score at or above 998 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 670, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 15–19.
The latest federal data says Alcorn State University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Alcorn State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Alcorn State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $23,732 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,791 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,785 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,785
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$8,785
- Room & board$12,204
- Total cost of attendance$23,732
- Average net price after grants$14,791
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Agriculture, Business.
Alcorn State University FAQ
- What is Alcorn State University's acceptance rate?
- 45% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Alcorn State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 670–998. Aim for 998 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Alcorn State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 15–19.
- Is Alcorn State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Alcorn State University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Alcorn State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Alcorn State University cost?
- About $23,732 a year before aid; $14,791 on average after grants.
- What is Alcorn State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002396. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Alcorn State University receives your information.
- What is Alcorn State University's graduation rate?
- 49% of students finish within six years.
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