Alcorn State University - Alcorn State, MS
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Alcorn State University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Alcorn State University is a public school.
Contacting the School
1000 Asu Dr Ste 359
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Main Phone: (601) 877-6100
Web Site: www.alcorn.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 3,668 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.2% of students attend full-time, while 1.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 208 male students and 305 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.5% of the student body, while females made up 59.5%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (3299)%, Hispanic (11)%, Asian (12)%, and Native American (1)%.
Alcorn State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 63.8% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 390. One quarter of students scored at least 460.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 470 or higher.
Degree Programs
Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHome Services VocationalHumanities And Liberal ArtsLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesMathematicsPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesAthletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Alcorn State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Southwestern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 15,072 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 11,517 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 20,558 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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