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Alcorn State University (ASU)
- 1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
- Alcorn State, MS 39096
- OPEID College Code: 00239600
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- General Phone: (601) 877-6100
- Interim President: Dr. Malvin Williams, Sr.
- Website: www.alcorn.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 3,668
- College Alias: ASU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - ASU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.alcorn.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Graduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,256 | 2,297 | 3,553 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 757 (60%) | 1,511 (66%) | 2,268 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 208 (27%) | 305 (20%) | 513 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 39 | 8% |
| ACT ® Exam | 456 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 390 | 460 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 19 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ASU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 75% | 74% | 19% | 31% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,464 | $3,837 | $470 | $7,090 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.3% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Number in Default | 113 | 28 | 104 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,095 | 1,015 | 967 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,324 | $4,156 | $3,919 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,810 | $9,332 | $8,887 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,345 | $1,320 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,880 | $4,616 | $4,272 |
| Other Expenses | $4,514 | $4,482 | $4,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,566 | $4,322 | $4,361 |
| Other Expenses | $5,839 | $5,755 | $5,650 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,839 | $5,755 | $5,650 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,072 | $14,599 | $13,911 |
| Out of State | $20,558 | $19,775 | $18,879 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,083 | $15,578 | $15,250 |
| Out of State | $21,569 | $20,754 | $20,218 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,517 | $11,256 | $10,889 |
| Out of State | $17,003 | $16,432 | $15,857 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,668 Undergraduate: 3,004 Graduate: 664
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,198 Female: 2,470
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,037 Female: 1,967
- Graduate Gender Male: 161 Female: 503
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,873 Part-Time: 795
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,699 Part-Time: 305
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 174 Part-Time: 490
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 70 | 2% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Black | 3,299 | 90% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.3% |
| White | 275 | 7% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 13 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 804 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 812 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 704 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 487 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 273 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 186 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 285 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 103 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 796 | 719 | 77 |
| Faculty Status | 236 | 189 | 47 |
| Tenured Faculty | 60 | 58 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 221 | 174 | 47 |
| Primarily Instruction | 219 | 172 | 47 |
| Primarily Public Service | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 46 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 199 | 181 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 327 | 318 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 110 | 109 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 40 | 40 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 117 | 112 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,155 (137) | $55,593 (75) | $50,206 (62) |
| Professor | $63,569 (32) | $64,114 (27) | $60,626 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $58,270 (35) | $59,012 (20) | $57,280 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,943 (36) | $53,042 (13) | $52,887 (23) |
| Instructor | $38,313 (34) | $37,906 (15) | $38,635 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,453 (35) | $65,873 (24) | $64,537 (11) |
| Professor | $96,017 (7) | $96,008 (6) | $96,074 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $85,265 (3) | $82,167 (1) | $86,814 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,168 (6) | $70,147 (3) | $64,189 (3) |
| Instructor | $50,522 (19) | $50,878 (14) | $49,528 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,236 (172) | $55,182 (99) | $50,598 (73) |
| Professor | $66,260 (39) | $66,740 (33) | $63,623 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $59,177 (38) | $59,403 (21) | $58,898 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,231 (42) | $53,858 (16) | $52,844 (26) |
| Instructor | $39,397 (53) | $39,703 (29) | $39,028 (24) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,285,650 | $1,320,131 | $965,519 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 266 | 162 | 104 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 266 | 162 | 104 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Football | 83 | 83 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Soccer | 19 | - | 19 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 35 | 14 | 21 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,328 | $13,793 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $22,635 | $12,861 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 14 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | - | 23 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | - | 20 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 23 | 19 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 18 | 13 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
