Alcorn State University

www.alcorn.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,105

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,376

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

45.3%

6,532 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,995

74.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

55.9%

334 Graduates

About

Alcorn State University is a higher education institution located in Claiborne County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Alcorn State University were General Biological Sciences (107 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (65 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2024, 629 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alcorn State University. 72.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (568 degrees), 17.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $8,105, which is $−15,895 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $8,105, which is $15,895 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,376.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Alcorn State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,105

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alcorn State University was $8,105. The cost of tuition at Alcorn State University is $−15,895 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Alcorn State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,376

2024 Value

5.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Alcorn State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,376. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Alcorn State University grew by 5.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Alcorn State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Alcorn State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.61% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alcorn State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Alcorn State University received 6,532 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13% annual growth. Out of those 6,532 applicants, 2,961 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,995 students enrolled at Alcorn State University in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alcorn State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,961

Accepted Out of 6,532

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alcorn State University was 45.3% (2,961 admissions from 6,532 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 24.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 13%, while admissions grew by 59.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Alcorn State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Alcorn State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Alcorn State University had a total enrollment of 2,995 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 2,240 students and the part-time enrollment is 755. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95.8% Black or African American, 1.5% White, 0.568% Hispanic or Latino, 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Asian.

Students enrolled at Alcorn State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (63.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.8%) and White Male (0.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alcorn State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,995 students. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 2,240 and the part-time enrollment is 755. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alcorn State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alcorn State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Alcorn State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alcorn State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
2,870 enrolled students
White
45 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University is 95.8% Black or African American, 1.5% White, 0.568% Hispanic or Latino, 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 281 more women than men received degrees from Alcorn State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alcorn State University is black or african american (568 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Alcorn State University is General Biological Sciences (107 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (65 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alcorn State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (38 degrees awarded), Agriculture (60 degrees), and Biology (126 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,551,956 people), Secondary school teachers (515,257 people), Physicians (415,914 people), Education administrators (286,338 people), and Other managers (243,789 people).

The most specialized majors at Alcorn State University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (38 degrees awarded), Agriculture (60 degrees), Biology (126 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), and Education (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Applied Sciences (38 degrees awarded), Agriculture (60 degrees), Biology (126 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), and Education (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,913,958 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (654,061 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (517,535 people), Offices of physicians (220,680 people), and Outpatient care centers (205,511 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alcorn State University.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2024)

10 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Alcorn State University was Registered Nursing with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Alcorn State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

174

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

455

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 174 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University, which is 0.382 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (455).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alcorn State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.741 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 5.25 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 32% of students graduating from Alcorn State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
568 degrees awarded
White
32 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alcorn State University is black or african american (568 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
488 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
433 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
426 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alcorn State University is black or african american female (488 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (433 degrees).

Operations

Alcorn State University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.66M (8.38%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Alcorn State University had a total salary expenditure of 104M. Alcorn State University employs 58 Assistant professors, 30 Associate professors and 27 Instructors. Most academics at Alcorn State University are Female Assistant professor (37), Male Assistant professor (21), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 153 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 69 employees, and Service with 60 employees.

Endowment

$19.8M

2024 Endowment

2.62%

growth from 2023

Alcorn State University has an endowment valued at about $19.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Alcorn State University grew 2.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Alcorn State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$34.3M

2024 Salaries

10.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Alcorn State University paid a median of $34.3M in salaries, which represents 33.1% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 10.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.51% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.38% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.38M

Instructional Salaries

134

Number of Employees

In 2024, Alcorn State University paid a total of $9.38M to 134 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University were Office and Administrative Support with 153 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees, and Service with 60 employees.

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