Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in a rural area, in Alcorn State.  According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,716 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 742 freshman students enrolled and approximately 557 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 33% of the graduating class graduates in 150% of time it takes to complete their studies.

In-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,469 with fees at $1,895 which equals around $8k per semester or about $4k per quarter).Alcorn State University's mission is to provide a quality, accessible, and affordable education for the students of Alcorn County. We do this by providing an educational experience that empowers our students with knowledge and skills in order to be successful in their careers and lives as global citizens.

Alcorn State University is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi and was founded in 1871. The school offers programs that are four cycles of academic study: two years for the associate degree, four years for a bachelor's degree, and six years for a master's degree. The university has 2 campuses with one being an "upper campus" (main campus) and the other being a "lower campus".

The institution is one of eight public 4-year colleges in Mississippi. With 3,716 students enrolled as of 2017 fall enrollment, it ranks first among all 8 schools when ranked by size. That same year 742 freshman students enrolled at Alcorn State University which gives its freshmen retention rate 75%. 

Alcorn State University is a public university located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. Ranked at number one in the country for its graduation rate among historically black colleges and universities, Alcorn State University was founded as the Industrial Institute and College of Agriculture & Mechanical Arts by the former Governor James K. Vardaman on January 16, 1871.

 Today it remains true to its mission as a state supported institution of higher education offering quality academic programs to enhance economic growth while also preparing students for careers in teaching, business administration, liberal arts and sciences or engineering technology; social work; law enforcement and criminal justice; health science professions such as nursing or medical technology; agricultural production management; computer information systems and multimedia design.

Location: United States, Mississippi