Public school in Mississippi with 2,500 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
39%
Women
40%
Men
34%
Total number of applicants
4,819
Women: 70%
Men: 30%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
21%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$19,066
Out-of-state
$19,066
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$12,648
$30,001–48,000
$16,044
$48,001–75,000
$22,475
$75,001–110,000
$22,940
Over $110,000
$22,940
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
Policies change during COVID-19; please confirm by looking at this school's website.
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 10%
ACT: 90%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
402
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
68%
Enrolled men:
32%
6-year graduation rate
40%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
73%
Student diversity
Very diverse
International students
3%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 93%
Hispanic: 1%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 2%
White: 4%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
18:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference
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Location
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
Alcorn State, MS 39096
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
Yes
Contact information
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