Alcorn State University is a small, four-year, highly residential, public school with 3,260 students enrolled.

This college was founded in 1871 and is the only postsecondary institution located in Alcorn State, Mississippi.

Alcorn State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

At Alcorn State University you can obtain your associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

According to recent data, out of 3,065 applications 2,619 were accepted (85%), so it is easy to get accepted at Alcorn State University. The graduate application fee is $10.00.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Alcorn State University is 002396.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is quite easy to obtain a loan at Alcorn State University, as 75% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $5,500.

Alcorn State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 32 disciplines including Accounting, Community College Education, Economics, History, Mathematics, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Alcorn State University is low at 59% (below Mississippi average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently, students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is low - 39%.

Average tuition charges are very low - around $3,600 annually. The additional fees at Alcorn State University beyond tuition are close to $7,200 per annum; which comes to a total of $10,800 annually.

Alcorn State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alcorn State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, Alcorn State University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Alcorn State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Alcorn State University accommodates about 1,400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $3,000 a year.

According to the recent data, Alcorn State University is a rather unsafe school. Read the details about safety at Alcorn State University in the Safety Report for this school.

The cities near Alcorn State University are Natchez, Vidalia, Ferriday, Winnsboro, and Tallulah.

If you wish to request more detailed information about applying to Alcorn State University, call this school's general information office at (601) 877-6100 or check Alcorn State University Website.