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Alcorn State is located in a quiet rural area, in Fayette, Mississippi. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Alcorn State top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study mathematics and education and teaching.
The admissions department at Alcorn State does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 420 to 520 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 500 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,544 students (3,091 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Alcorn State.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Southwestern Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Alcorn State University
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
General Phone: (601) 877-6100
Admissions Phone: (601) 877-6147
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 877-6190
http://www.alcorn.edu
Alcorn State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 160 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, teacher ed, physical education teaching, industrial arts teaching, music teaching, special ed, community college education |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, English, history, economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 57 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | industrial tech |
| Medicine | 20 | health professions |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | agricultural management, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Media | 12 | mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | educational psychology, physical therapy |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child development, family and consumer science, food and nutrition |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | various plant science courses |
| Animal Science And Care | 1 | animal science |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Alcorn State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 397 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 169 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
Alcorn State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Alcorn State had a total enrollment of 3,544 students (3,091 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 73% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 8 % |
Alcorn State offers campus housing for 2,519 of its 3,091 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fayette, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,335 | 1,581 | 68% | 497 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 877-6147
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,919 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,887 |
| Room and board | $ 4,272 |
| Room charge | $ 2,428 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,844 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,320 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,400 |
Financial Aid:
Alcorn State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 239600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 877-6190
Alcorn State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $75,863 | 3 | $86,070 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $62,470 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $63,140 | 3 | $60,010 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $46,910 | 5 | $48,175 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $59,259 | 12 | $60,799 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $56,791 | 5 | $57,572 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $54,789 | 6 | $49,503 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $50,833 | 28 | $43,482 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $31,984 | 20 | $32,176 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $50,121 | 59 | $41,456 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 123 | 97 | 220 |
| Football | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Track | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 61 | 72 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Community College Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alcorn State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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