Alcorn State University

www.alcorn.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,566

25.2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,595

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.01%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

38.9%

4,819 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,074

74.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.9%

250 Graduates

About

Alcorn State University is a higher education institution located in Claiborne County, MS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Alcorn State University were General Biological Sciences (119 degrees awarded), General Studies (43 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 degrees).

In 2021, 693 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alcorn State University. 68.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (610 degrees), 22.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $7,566, which is $−15,618 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $7,566, which is $−15,618 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,595.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Alcorn State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,566

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Alcorn State University was $7,566. The cost of tuition at Alcorn State University is $−15,618 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Alcorn State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,595

2021 Value

18.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Alcorn State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,595. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Alcorn State University grew by 18.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Alcorn State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,788

Room and Board

$1,586

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alcorn State University was of $10,788 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,586. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Alcorn State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Alcorn State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.45% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alcorn State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.01%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Alcorn State University was 7.01%, which represents 79 out of the 1127 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Alcorn State University received 4,819 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 29.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,819 applicants, 1,875 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,074 students enrolled at Alcorn State University in 2021. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alcorn State University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

38.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,875

Accepted Out of 4,819

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alcorn State University was 38.9% (1,875 admissions from 4,819 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 37.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 29.6%, while admissions declined by −27.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Alcorn State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Alcorn State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Alcorn State University had a total enrollment of 3,074 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 2,302 students and the part-time enrollment is 772. This means that 74.9% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92% Black or African American, 2.99% White, 0.878% Hispanic or Latino, 0.488% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.26% Asian, and 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Alcorn State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.6%) and White Female (1.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.7%) and White Female (2.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alcorn State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,074 students. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 2,302 and the part-time enrollment is 772. This means that 74.9% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alcorn State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alcorn State University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Alcorn State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alcorn State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
2,828 enrolled students
White
92 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University is 92% Black or African American, 2.99% White, 0.878% Hispanic or Latino, 0.488% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.26% Asian, and 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 255 more women than men received degrees from Alcorn State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alcorn State University is black or african american (610 degrees awarded). There were 22.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Alcorn State University is General Biological Sciences (119 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (43 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alcorn State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (33 degrees awarded), Agriculture (52 degrees), and Biology (128 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Physicians (445,781 people), Other managers (200,989 people), Postsecondary teachers (199,411 people), Social workers, all other (161,509 people), and Other Physical Scientists (154,612 people).

The most specialized majors at Alcorn State University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (33 degrees awarded), Agriculture (52 degrees), Biology (128 degrees), Physical Sciences (16 degrees), and Human Sciences (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Applied Sciences (33 degrees awarded), Agriculture (52 degrees), Biology (128 degrees), Physical Sciences (16 degrees), and Human Sciences (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (566,506 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (437,055 people), Elementary & secondary schools (357,051 people), Offices of physicians (217,754 people), and Scientific research & development services (193,987 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alcorn State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
119 degrees awarded
General Studies
43 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alcorn State University was General Biological Sciences with 119 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Alcorn State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

219

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

474

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University, which is 0.462 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (474).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alcorn State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.28 times less than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.57 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Alcorn State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Alcorn State University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
610 degrees awarded
White
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alcorn State University is black or african american (610 degrees awarded). There were 22.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
426 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
184 degrees awarded
White Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alcorn State University is black or african american female (426 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (184 degrees).

Operations

Alcorn State University has an endowment valued at nearly $21.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.04M (4.88%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Alcorn State University had a total salary expenditure of 90.7M. Alcorn State University employs 55 Assistant professors, 40 Instructors and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at Alcorn State University are Female Assistant professor (28), Male Assistant professor (27), and Male Instructor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 125 employees, Service, with 66 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees.

Endowment

$21.3M

2021 Endowment

5.4%

growth from 2020

Alcorn State University has an endowment valued at about $21.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Alcorn State University grew 5.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Alcorn State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$31M

2021 Salaries

9.28%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Alcorn State University paid a median of $31M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($90.7M) and a 9.28% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.9M

Instructional Salaries

133

Number of Employees

In 2021, Alcorn State University paid a total of $7.9M to 133 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

125 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alcorn State University were Assistant professor with 55 employees, Instructor with 40 employees, and Associate professor with 20 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University were Office and Administrative Support with 125 employees, Service with 66 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alcorn State University was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Male Instructor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Alcorn State University.