Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Public · 2,363 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$41K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$9K
Graduation rate
49%
Acceptance rate
45%
Median debt
$20K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $24K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 904 |
| ACT composite (median) | 22.0 |
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $35K |
| SAT math (median) | 478 |
| Undergraduate composition | 2% White · 97% Black · 1% Hispanic · 0% Asian |
| Official website | www.alcorn.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58K | $17K |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $37K | $20K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $27K | $30K |
| Psychology, General. | $24K | $26K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $22K | $28K |
| Biology, General. | $22K | $26K |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | $22K | $29K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $19K | $30K |
| Social Work. | $16K | $27K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MS
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $10K | 70% | $13K | $59K |
| Mississippi State University | $11K | 69% | $15K | $54K |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $10K | 54% | $14K | $47K |
| Hinds Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $35K |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $38K |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $41K |
| Pearl River Community College | $4K | — | $8K | $37K |
| Jackson State University | $10K | 43% | $20K | $42K |
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