Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,549
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,549
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,255
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,255
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,804
Net price (after aid)$14,040
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,010
$30k – $48k$14,640
$48k – $75k$16,450
$75k – $110k$17,658
$110k+$12,089
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$36,421
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants77%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans71%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14k below avg
Out-of-state value
$8.5k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
77% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.5k
below avg
Net price
$14k
below avg
Pell
77%
above avg
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$36.4k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
25%
SAT range
850 - 998
ACT range
15 - 24
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Alcorn State, MS 39096
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Health Sciences
PharmacyNursing
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About Alcorn State University
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- Where is Alcorn State University located?
- Alcorn State University is located in Alcorn State, MS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is a public university based in MS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Alcorn State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Alcorn State University is approximately 25%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,549 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,752 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Alcorn State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Alcorn State University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Alcorn State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Alcorn State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/alcorn-state-university