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Alcorn State University

1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS 39096

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00239600
  • President: Dr. M. Christopher Brown Ii
  • Fax: (601) 877-6347
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 3,682
  • College Alias: ASU

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About
Alcorn State University, located in Alcorn State, Mississippi, was founded in 1871 on the former site of the Oakland College. Oakland College was closed at the start of the civil war, and its failure to reopen after the war resulted in its sale to the state. The school was named after James A. Alcorn, and is one of the schools designated as a historically black college. The school has gone through several name changes since its founding, including Alcorn University, Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College, and most recently Alcorn State University. The school itself has grown in scope a prospects, where initial graduates had limited prospects, modern graduates have greater prospects, many going on to become physicians, lawyers, educators and other professionals.

Academics
Alcorn State University offers a variety of programs and degrees that allow students to choose the path that best reflects their personal goals and interests. Individuals studying in an undergraduate program will choose a major, followed by enrollment into lower and upper division courses, electives, and required general education courses that comprise the necessary studies for a bachelor's degree. In addition, individuals may choose to take on a minor degree for additional study and limited expertise in a second field. Minor degree will add additional courses to one;'s studies, though not quite as many as a major.

Graduate degree programs are also available, requiring the appropriate bachelor or master's degree in order to be considered for admission. Graduate programs have per program enrollment, which is limited, and applicants must have strong GRE or equivalent graduate level exam scores and strong academic background in order to be considered for admission. Enrollment may be highly competitive based on the program offered.

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Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Alcorn State University must supply a completed application, including essay, recommendations, transcripts and test scores, which will be reviewed by the school when considering admission of a given student. Once received, the application will be looked over by committee, resulting in a decision and folowed by an answer. Students will be notified as soon as possible, and if admitted, provided the information necessary to prepare for enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be required to provide additional financial documentation prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA. Financial aid should be applied for prior to posted deadlines, and must be reapplied for every academic year.

Athletics
The Alcorn State University Braves participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Southwest Athletic Conference (SWAC). Intercollegiate athletics are part of the collegiate experience, offering a forum for healthy competition allowing students to experience camaraderie through the successes and failures that come with pursuing a unified goal. Such programs provide growth academically, personally, athletically and socially, as well as enhance the college experience for the student body and community. Students interested in participating in an intercollegiate athletic program should contact the athletic department to obtain tryout dates.

Athletic programs at Harry S. Truman:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution

    - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

Website:

www.alcorn.edu

Mission Statement

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Governing System

  • Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available
  • 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

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Alcorn State University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Agriculture Operations

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Agricultural Business and Management Degree-1-
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Agricultural Economics Degree-4-
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Agriculture Degree-615
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree-606
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Biotechnology Degree--3
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting Degree-12-
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Business Administration Degree-2515
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Communications and Journalism

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Media Studies Degree-6-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Degree-7-
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System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management Degree-11-
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Education

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Community College Education Degree--14
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Elementary Education Degree-1117
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Secondary Education Degree--77
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Special Education Teaching Degree---
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree--30
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Engineering Technology

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Robotics Technology Degree-5-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree-16-
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Family and Consumer Sciences

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Child Development Degree-18-
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Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree-6-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Athletic Training Degree-2-
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Nursing Degree3143-
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin, Other Degree--18
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History

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History Degree-3-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts Degree-50-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree-1-
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Military Technology

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Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other, Other Degree-13-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree-7-
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree-11-
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Parks and Recreation Degree-10-
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Security and Protective Services

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Criminal Justice Degree-9-
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Social Sciences

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Economics Degree---
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Political Science Degree-7-
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Sociology Degree-15-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Music Performance Degree-10-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Alcorn State University accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Alcorn State University.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.alcorn.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Alcorn State University admissions office phone number is (601) 877-6147. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.alcorn.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Graduate Application Fee: $10.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,5522,9834,535
Number Granted Admission (%)562 (36%)1,090 (37%)1,652 (36%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)294 (52%)393 (36%)687 (42%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam304%
ACT ® Exam63796%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading390470
SAT ® Math400520
SAT ® Writing--

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1619
ACT ® English1520
ACT ® Math1618

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,682

    • - Undergraduate: 2,980

    - Graduate: 702

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,055

    - Female: 2,279

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 899

    - Female: 1,801

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 156

    - Female: 478

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,641

    - Part-Time: 693

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,436

    - Part-Time: 264

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 205

    - Part-Time: 429

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien652%
American Indian30.08%
Black3,36391%
Asian60.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic290.8%
White2116%
Unknown50.1%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18150.4%
Ages 18-1976123%
Ages 20-2173022%
Ages 22-2457917%
Ages 25-2946514%
Ages 30-342447%
Ages 35-391825%
Ages 40-492217%
Ages 50-651334%
Age Over 6540.1%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 67%
  • Part-Time Students: 27%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students33%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male32%
Female35%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien63%
Black32%
Hispanic100%
White41%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less19%
5 Years29%
6 Years32%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Alcorn State University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.alcorn.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$9,987$9,235$9,788
$0 - $30,000$9,678$8,823$9,748
$30,000 - $48,000$9,795$10,387$10,249
$48,001 - $75,000$11,817$13,798$12,203
$75,001 - $110,000$11,726$12,708$10,767
More Than $110,000$11,787$12,675$15,642

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,247$4,858$4,498
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,247$4,858$4,498
Out of State Tuition and Fees$5,247$4,858$4,498
Books and Supplies$1,466$1,452$1,452

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$7,592$5,630$5,384
Other Expenses$4,884$4,838$4,838
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,592$5,630$5,384
Other Expenses$6,318$6,259$6,259
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,259$6,259$6,259

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$19,189$16,778$16,172
In-State$19,189$16,778$16,172
Out of State$19,189$16,778$16,172
Off Campus
In-District$20,623$18,199$17,593
In-State$20,623$18,199$17,593
Out of State$20,623$18,199$17,593
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,972$12,569$12,209
In-State$12,972$12,569$12,209
Out of State$12,972$12,569$12,209

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Alcorn State University financial aid office phone number is (601) 877-6190. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid36963%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid36963%$7,231
All Federal Grants36963%$5,230
Pell Grants36963%$4,769
Other Federal Grants11520%$1,480
State/Local Grants & Scholarships264%$374
Institutional Grants & Scholarships9716%$7,512
All Student Loans32355%$6,393
Federal Student Loans32355%$6,393

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)11.7%11.2%13.9%
Number in Default137125146
Number in Repayment1,1631,1071,043

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,073
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $5,150

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $2,442
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 21

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Weapons Related367
Drug Related8612
Residence Hall
Weapons Related--1
Drug Related433

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape11-
Non-Forcible Rape-8-
Robbery11-
Aggravated Assault313
Burglary17618
Vehicle Theft-21
Arson742
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11-
Non-Forcible Rape-4-
Aggravated Assault-11
Burglary17615
Arson712

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$2,079,213$1,101,027$978,186
Ratio (%)100%53%47%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes24315192
Unduplicated Athletes22814484
Baseball2727-
Basketball241311
Football7878-
Golf1055
Soccer14-14
Softball18-18
Tennis1468
Track and Field, Outdoor321517
Track and Field, X-Country1578
Volleyball11-11

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$50,210$26,570
Assistant Coaches-$50,139$25,083

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches321814
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
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Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Track and Field, Outdoor312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees74268656
Faculty Status21317736
Tenured Faculty6767-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service20617036
Primarily Instruction19916336
Primarily Research66-
Primarily Public Service11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial43403
Other Professionals1791718
Technical and/or Paraprofessional3143059
Clerical And Secretarial1041031
Skilled Crafts4141-
Service and/or Maintenance1031003

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,504 (135)$54,991 (73)$49,576 (62)
Professor$65,676 (29)$67,018 (24)$59,235 (5)
Associate Professor$54,855 (27)$56,073 (13)$53,724 (14)
Assistant Professor$54,362 (40)$55,693 (17)$53,378 (23)
Instructor$39,177 (39)$38,429 (19)$39,887 (20)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$80,068 (28)$83,717 (17)$74,429 (11)
Professor$97,449 (6)$97,830 (5)$95,547 (1)
Associate Professor$95,410 (7)$104,000 (3)$88,968 (4)
Assistant Professor$76,959 (8)$85,040 (4)$68,879 (4)
Instructor$53,381 (7)$56,377 (5)$45,891 (2)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,738 (163)$57,542 (90)$51,282 (73)
Professor$68,085 (35)$69,263 (29)$62,392 (6)
Associate Professor$59,633 (34)$61,515 (16)$57,961 (18)
Assistant Professor$55,796 (48)$58,338 (21)$53,819 (27)
Instructor$39,861 (46)$40,033 (24)$39,674 (22)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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