Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, Mississippi · Rural: RemoteOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
Alcorn State University, a historically Black college and university, is a public four-year university located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. With 2,432 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 25%, the institution is considered highly selective. In-state tuition is $7,869 per year ($7,869 out-of-state), below average for public institutions. The six-year graduation rate is 45%, which is average compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Publicly funded institution — tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
- ·Graduation rate of 45% is below the national average — research completion support services
This college is a strong fit for academically high-achieving students looking for a competitive environment, in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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