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Alcorn State University

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Alcorn State, MS

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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

Admit rate45%
SAT range670–998
ACT range15–19
Undergrads2,363
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,751
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$36,421

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans67%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out35%

"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

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management$62,499/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$40,379/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,841/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$93,159/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$59,214/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$41,908/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$42,321/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$41,403/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$35,015/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$46,157/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,953
Typical room charge$7,581
Typical board charge$3,747

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

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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