Alcorn

Alcorn State University

#2169 / #596
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#425
Most Desirable School
Comprehensive land-grant institution located northwest of Lorman, Mississippi in rural Claiborne County

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About Alcorn State University

According to Wikipedia, Alcorn State University is a public historically black land-grant university adjacent to Lorman, Mississippi. It was founded in 1871 and was the first black land grant college established in the United States. The university is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Alcorn State University's Online Degrees

BA in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 122-124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Workforce Education Leadership
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Specialist In Elementary Education
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Secondary Education (Endorsement In Special Education)
  • Required Credits: 42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Child Development
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Post-Master'S Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 20
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Nurse Educator
  • Required Credits: 35
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Doctor Of Nursing Practice
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 44
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Biology
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Alcorn State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
6,74830%47%100919

How Much Does Alcorn State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$8,549

How Much Do Alcorn State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Alcorn State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $35,000 per year. You also have a 88% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Alcorn State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,5112,857654

Where is Alcorn State University?

Alcorn State University is located at 1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State MS 39096-7500

What Is Alcorn State University Known For?

Alcorn State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Alcorn State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Nursing
#125
World Rank
#126
Historical Rank
#56
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
History
#1058
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#1079
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#376
USA Rank
history Degrees
Medical
#1475
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#1480
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#405
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Education
#2480
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#2487
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#560
USA Rank
education Degrees
Biology
#2707
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#2737
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#624
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biology Degrees
Sociology
#2339
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#2347
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#692
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Mathematics
#3208
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#3252
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#812
USA Rank
math Degrees
Political Science
#4297
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#4307
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#993
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#4525
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#4532
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#1099
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Criminal Justice
#2301
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#2304
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#1176
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Literature
#3787
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#3824
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#1245
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Communications
#4781
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#4802
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#1268
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communications Degrees
Social Work
#5441
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#5441
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#2041
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social-work Degrees
Computer Science
#7998
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#8003
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#2042
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Psychology
#5505
World Rank
#5515
Historical Rank
#2076
USA Rank
psychology Degrees

Who Are Alcorn State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Alcorn State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Business, and History. Here are some of Alcorn State University's most famous alumni:

Medgar Evers
An African-American civil rights activist .
Steve McNair
Steve McNair
An American football quarterback .
Alex Haley
Alex Haley
An American biographer, screenwriter, and novelist.
Alexander O'Neal
An American musical artist.
Felecia M. Nave
An American chemical engineer and academic administrator.
Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan
An American actor .
Willie Norwood
An American basketball player.

Who Are Alcorn State University's Most Influential Faculty?