Alcorn State University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,469

3.8% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$13,665

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

21.5%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

78.6%

3,464 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

3,716

83% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

32.4%

212 Graduates

About

Alcorn State University is a higher education institution located in Claiborne County, MS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Alcorn State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (77 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (72 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (28 degrees).

In 2017, 652 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alcorn State University. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (547 degrees), 13.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $5,469, which is $-15,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $5,469, which is $-15,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,665.

In 2017, 89% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 78% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,469

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Alcorn State University was $5,469. The cost of tuition at Alcorn State University is $-15,264 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$13,665

2017 Value

6.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Alcorn State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,665. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Alcorn State University grew by 6.4%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,356

Room and Board

$1,556

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alcorn State University was of $9,356 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,556. The cost of room and board increased by 4% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Alcorn State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

78%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Alcorn State University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 4.71% with respect to 2016, when 85% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

21.5%

2016 Default Rate

282

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Alcorn State University was 21.5%, which represents 282 out of the 1312 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Alcorn State University received 3,464 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 66.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,464 applicants, 2,723 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,716 students enrolled at Alcorn State University in 2017, and 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alcorn State University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

2,723

Accepted Out of 3,464

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alcorn State University was 78.6% (2,723 admissions from 3,464 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 78.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 66.7%, while admissions grew by 67.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Alcorn State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage

123

Scores Submitted

16% of enrolled first-time students at Alcorn State University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Alcorn State University has a total enrollment of 3,716 students. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 3,083 students and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 83% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.5% Black or African American, 2.96% White, 1.45% Two or More Races, 0.807% Hispanic or Latino, 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.188% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.161% Asian.

Students enrolled at Alcorn State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (58.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.9%) and White Female (1.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (58.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.6%) and White Female (1.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alcorn State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,716 students. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 3,083 and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 83% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% 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

75%

2017 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Alcorn State University had a retention rate approximately the same as 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

Black or African American
3,362
White
110
Two or More Races
54

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University is 90.5% Black or African American, 2.96% White, 1.45% Two or More Races, 0.807% Hispanic or Latino, 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.188% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.161% 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 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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 2017, 186 more women than men received degrees from Alcorn State University. The majority of degree recipients at Alcorn State University are black or african american (547 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (41 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Alcorn State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (77 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (72 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (28 degrees).

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 (30 degrees awarded), Agriculture (48 degrees), and Biology (79 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,961,841 people), Physicians (397,064 people), Secondary school teachers (329,114 people), Education administrators (282,650 people), and Postsecondary teachers (210,151 people).

The most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Applied Sciences (30 degrees awarded), Agriculture (48 degrees), Biology (79 degrees), Human Sciences (26 degrees), and Education (101 degrees).

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, Dentists, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

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 (2,881,791 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (585,088 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (482,362 people), Offices of physicians (205,312 people), and Outpatient care centers (142,779 people).

Degrees

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.

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
77 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
72 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
28 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alcorn State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 77 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University, which is 0.556 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (419).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.674 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 54 degrees were awarded to women at Alcorn State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.57 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 17% of students graduating from Alcorn State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (35.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Alcorn State University is Female and Black or African American (35.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
547 degrees awarded
White
41 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alcorn State University is black or african american (547 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (41 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
367 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
180 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Alcorn State University is black or african american female (367 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (180 degrees).

Operations

Alcorn State University has an endowment valued at nearly $17.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $615k (3.55%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Alcorn State University had a total salary expenditure of $93.9M. Alcorn State University employs 51 Assistant professors, 40 Instructors, and 36 Professors. Most academics at Alcorn State University are Female Assistant professors (30), Male Professors(28), and Male Assistant professors (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 155 employees, Service, with 103 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$17.3M

2017 Endowment

8.9%

growth from 2016

Alcorn State University has an endowment valued at about $17.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Alcorn State University grew 8.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.8M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$14M - Federal
$528k - State
$1.42M - Local

As of 2017, Alcorn State University received $14M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $528k from state grants and contracts, and $1.42M from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$36.9M

2017 Salaries

1.49%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Alcorn State University paid a median of $36.9M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($93.9M) and a 1.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.98% growth from 2015 and a 0.787% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

161

Number of Employees

In 2017, Alcorn State University paid a total of $10.2M to 161 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $8.02M (34.2%) for similar Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

155 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alcorn State University were Assistant professor with 51 employees; Instructor with 40 employees; and Instructor with 36 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University were Office and Administrative Support with 155 employees; Service with 103 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alcorn State University was Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, Male Professor with 28 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Alcorn State University.

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