Alcorn State University

www.alcorn.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,869

4% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$14,864

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

7.01%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

29.9%

6,748 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,933

74.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

46%

241 Graduates

About

Alcorn State University is a higher education institution located in Claiborne County, MS. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Alcorn State University were General Biological Sciences (113 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees), and Registered Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2022, 784 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alcorn State University. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (688 degrees), 45.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $7,869, which is $−16,127 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Alcorn State University is $7,869, which is $16,127 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,864.

In 2022, 92% of undergraduate students attending Alcorn State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,869

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Alcorn State University was $7,869. The cost of tuition at Alcorn State University is $−16,127 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$14,864

2022 Value

1.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Alcorn State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,864. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Alcorn State University grew by 1.84%.

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

$10,890

Room and Board

$1,606

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alcorn State University was of $10,890 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.945% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,606. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.26% 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

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Alcorn State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 9.52% with respect to 2021, when 84% 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 6,748 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 40% annual growth. Out of those 6,748 applicants, 2,020 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 29.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,933 students enrolled at Alcorn State University in 2022. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alcorn State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

29.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,020

Accepted Out of 6,748

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alcorn State University was 29.9% (2,020 admissions from 6,748 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 38.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 40%, while admissions grew by 7.73%.

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

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Alcorn State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Alcorn State University had a total enrollment of 2,933 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 2,194 students and the part-time enrollment is 739. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94.6% Black or African American, 2.22% White, 0.818% Hispanic or Latino, 0.477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Asian.

Students enrolled at Alcorn State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (62.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.4%) and White Female (1.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (26.6%) and White Female (2.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alcorn State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,933 students. The full-time enrollment at Alcorn State University is 2,194 and the part-time enrollment is 739. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Alcorn State University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

81%

2022 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 81%. 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 (2022)

Black or African American
2,775 enrolled students
White
65 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alcorn State University is 94.6% Black or African American, 2.22% White, 0.818% Hispanic or Latino, 0.477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Asian. 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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 2022, 296 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 (688 degrees awarded). There were 45.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Alcorn State University is General Biological Sciences (113 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees) and Registered Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (32 degrees awarded), Biology (140 degrees), and Physical Sciences (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,638,469 people), Secondary school teachers (516,711 people), Physicians (468,026 people), Education administrators (287,145 people), and Postsecondary teachers (273,378 people).

The most specialized majors at Alcorn State University in 2022 are Applied Sciences (32 degrees awarded), Biology (140 degrees), Physical Sciences (25 degrees), Human Sciences (26 degrees), and Education (97 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Alcorn State University are Applied Sciences (32 degrees awarded), Biology (140 degrees), Physical Sciences (25 degrees), Human Sciences (26 degrees), and Education (97 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (2,919,621 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (653,066 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (601,815 people), Offices of physicians (251,721 people), and Scientific research & development services (206,133 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 (2022)

General Biological Sciences
113 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alcorn State University was General Biological Sciences with 113 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

244

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

540

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 244 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University, which is 0.452 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (540).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.234 times less than the 111 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Alcorn State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 4.27 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 25% of students graduating from Alcorn State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Alcorn State University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
688 degrees awarded
White
15 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alcorn State University is black or african american (688 degrees awarded). There were 45.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
488 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
200 degrees awarded
White Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alcorn State University is black or african american female (488 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (200 degrees).

Operations

Alcorn State University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −676k (−3.34%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Alcorn State University had a total salary expenditure of 91.6M. Alcorn State University employs 45 Assistant professors, 35 Instructors and 25 Associate professors. Most academics at Alcorn State University are Female Assistant professor (26), Male Assistant professor (19), and Female Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 122 employees, Service, with 67 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees.

Endowment

$20.3M

2022 Endowment

4.84%

decline from 2021

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

$30.3M

2022 Salaries

2.38%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Alcorn State University paid a median of $30.3M in salaries, which represents 33% of their overall expenditure ($91.6M) and a 2.38% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.28% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.56% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.61M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2022, Alcorn State University paid a total of $7.61M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

122 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alcorn State University were Assistant professor with 45 employees, Instructor with 35 employees, and Associate professor with 25 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alcorn State University were Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees, Service with 67 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alcorn State University was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Male Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Female Instructor with 18 employees.

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

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