ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

  • 1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
  • Alcorn State, MS 39096
  • OPEID College Code: 00239600
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  • General Phone: (601) 877-6100
  • President: Dr. George E. Ross
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 3,334
  • College Alias: ASU
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Alcorn State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army
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
 
 
 
Alcorn State University Campus Map
    Admission Links
  • Admissions: http:
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,4331,7623,195
Number Granted Admission (%)410 (29%)881 (50%)1,291 (40%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)185 (45%)279 (32%)464 (36%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam256%
ACT ® Exam41294%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading390470
SAT ® Math400460
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1619
ACT ® English1621
ACT ® Math1618
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving55%70%11%27%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,641$3,520$1,211$6,962
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.2%13.9%10.3%
Number in Default125146113
Number in Repayment1,1071,0431,095
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,498$4,498$4,324
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,498$4,498$4,324
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,064$10,692$9,810
Books and Supplies$1,452$1,392$1,354
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,384$5,128$4,880
Other Expenses$4,838$4,640$4,514
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,384$4,694$4,566
Other Expenses$6,259$6,004$5,839
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,259$6,004$5,839
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$16,172$15,658$15,072
In-State$16,172$15,658$15,072
Out of State$22,738$21,852$20,558
Off Campus
In-District$17,593$16,588$16,083
In-State$17,593$16,588$16,083
Out of State$24,159$22,782$21,569
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,209$11,894$11,517
In-State$12,209$11,894$11,517
Out of State$18,775$18,088$17,003
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business and Management Degree-3-
Agricultural Economics Degree-8-
Agriculture Degree-92
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-5911
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-9-
Business Administration Degree-3010
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies Degree-8-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-2-
System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management Degree-12-
 
Education
Community College Education Degree--23
Elementary Education Degree-2019
Secondary Education Degree--67
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree--20
 
Engineering Technology
Robotics Technology Degree-7-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-13-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development Degree-19-
Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree-5-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree-3-
Nursing Degree2754-
Nursing, Other Degree--10
 
History
History Degree-3-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-91-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-2-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-16-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-15-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Degree-10-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-7-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree---
Political Science Degree-12-
Sociology Degree-13-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Performance Degree-7-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,334
  • Undergraduate: 2,700 Graduate: 634
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 1,055 Female: 2,279
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 899 Female: 1,801
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 156 Female: 478
    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 Indian--
Black3,05091%
Asian110.3%
Hispanic200.6%
White1886%
Unknown--
 
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%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees77770671
Faculty Status23720037
Tenured Faculty5252-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service22719037
Primarily Instruction22018337
Primarily Research66-
Primarily Public Service11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial42384
Other Professionals18016911
Technical and/or Paraprofessional32830919
Clerical And Secretarial1171143
Skilled Crafts37361
Service and/or Maintenance11010010
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,557 (151)$55,896 (73)$49,433 (78)
Professor$65,311 (26)$66,278 (20)$62,088 (6)
Associate Professor$59,316 (31)$61,650 (18)$56,085 (13)
Assistant Professor$54,625 (48)$58,465 (16)$52,705 (32)
Instructor$38,636 (46)$37,352 (19)$39,540 (27)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,857 (32)$69,336 (19)$73,079 (13)
Professor$94,504 (7)$95,011 (6)$91,464 (1)
Associate Professor$85,189 (5)$79,276 (2)$89,131 (3)
Assistant Professor$68,483 (9)$62,724 (3)$71,363 (6)
Instructor$51,235 (11)$50,075 (8)$54,331 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,505 (183)$56,068 (92)$50,913 (91)
Professor$67,859 (33)$68,923 (26)$63,909 (7)
Associate Professor$60,759 (36)$61,971 (20)$59,243 (16)
Assistant Professor$54,848 (57)$57,337 (19)$53,603 (38)
Instructor$39,270 (57)$38,424 (27)$40,032 (30)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,157,047$1,290,873$866,174
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes24215092
Unduplicated Athletes22714384
Baseball2929-
Basketball251312
Football7272-
Golf844
Soccer14-14
Softball19-19
Tennis1578
Track and Field, Outdoor341816
Track and Field, X-Country1578
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$59,630$31,021
Assistant Coaches-$33,126$13,319
 
Coaches
All Coaches311813
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Outdoor633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students39%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female46%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien53%
Black39%
Asian-
White-
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less22%
5 Years34%
6 Years38%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related36
On Campus
Weapons Related73
Drug Related1214
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary1518
Arson2-
On Campus
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault32
Burglary1823
Vehicle Theft11
Arson2-
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