Avg Earnings (5yr)
$27,752
Acceptance Rate
25%
Graduation Rate
47%
Annual Tuition
$8,549
At a Glance
Total Students
2,290
Retention Rate
79%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
71%
Median Debt
$27,000
Campus Setting
Rural
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Alcorn State University is a public institution with a small student body of 2,290. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 24.7% of applicants. The retention rate is 79.1%, and the graduation rate is 46.7%. The in-state tuition is $8,549, and 70.6% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $32,210. However, the median earnings decline to $27,752 five years after graduation, before increasing to $36,421 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$32k
1 YEAR
$28k
5 YEARS
$36k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Alcorn State University alumni earn a median salary of $32,210. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $27,752. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $36,421. The median debt for students is $27,000, and 70.6% of students receive financial aid.
Alcorn State University has a 46.7% graduation rate and a 79.1% retention rate. The university has an acceptance rate of 24.7% and a total student population of 2,290. The annual in-state tuition is $8,549.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Agriculture, General
Psychology, General
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Educational Administration and Supervision
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Communication and Media Studies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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Campus Location
Alcorn State, Mississippi
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Alcorn State University is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. The campus is in a rural setting.