Alcorn State University
PublicAlcorn State, MS
Alcorn State University, in Alcorn State, MS, is a public small school, enrolling around 2,363 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 45% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $93,159/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alcorn State University's acceptance rate?
Alcorn State University in Alcorn State, MS admits approximately 45% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Alcorn State University?
Admitted students at Alcorn State University typically score between 670–998 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Alcorn State University?
Admitted students at Alcorn State University typically score between 15–19 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Alcorn State University cost?
Alcorn State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,751 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Alcorn State University?
For 2024-25, Alcorn State University's published tuition and required fees were $8,785 for out-of-state students and $8,785 for in-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Alcorn State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Alcorn State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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