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Alcorn State University

1000 Alcorn Dr Ste 359, Lorman, MS 39096

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Alcorn State University School Description

Alcorn State University is a land-grant institution that has been designated by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as a regional university with a primary purpose to serve the southwestern region of Mississippi. The institution considers itself a premier institution preparing students for graduate and professional school, especially in the sciences.

Organized research is conducted in selected areas, but instruction and public service are the primary components of the university's mission. The institution is currently engaged in a variety of research activities that focus on biotechnology, energy, meat, ecology, farming and alternative crops. Constantly looking for ways to broaden its research function, the institution is moving toward research involving advanced technology and value-added agriculture.

The institution fulfills the instruction component of its mission through small classes and by emphasizing strong undergraduate programs while striving to develop additional graduate programs in specific areas of need and opportunity.

As a Carnegie Master's I institution and a SREB Level 4 institution, Alcorn State offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs in science, mathematics, nursing, agriculture, advanced technologies, education and business. The institution also offers a selected number of master's programs in areas such as agriculture, education, nursing and science.

As the epi-center of southwest Mississippi, the institution, through its "communiversity
concept," provides outreach programs and services that are geared toward assisting and meeting the educational, economic, recreational and cultural needs of the immediate community, the region and the state. Through agricultural research and extension programs, the university seeks to serve families with limited resources and to help small and family farmers improve their standard of living. The institution also provides a variety of professional development opportunities for elementary and secondary schools designed to enhance performance in reading, mathematics, science and standardized examinations.

Ask ASU students what makes this place special and you’ll hear about the Alcorn Pride– all the traditions that come to life the moment you step on campus. It’s about bonding with a new roommate, connecting with a club, being celebrated for individuality and finding safe and fun ways to unwind after class.

The Department of Student Affairs makes sure that these traditions stay strong and that each student feels safe and supported in exploring new challenges. By promoting self-knowledge, leadership, responsibility and diversity, we are cultivating student excellence every single day.

We are the Department of Student Affairs, and we invite you to be a part of our heritage.

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Alcorn State University

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Alcorn State University, located near Lorman, Mississippi, United States, is a public land grant university. It was founded in 1871 as the nation's first state-supported higher education institution for African American students. Alcorn State University is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.

History

Alcorn State University was founded on the site originally occupied by the Oakland College, a school for whites established by the Presbyterian Church. Oakland College closed its doors at the beginning of the Civil War so that its students could answer the call to arms. Upon failing to reopen at the end of the war, the property was sold to the state of Mississippi and renamed Alcorn University in honor of James L. Alcorn in 1871, then governor of the state of Mississippi.

The college opened with eight faculty members and 179 students in three buildings on a 225 acre (0.9 km²) campus.

Hiram R. Revels resigned his seat in the United States Senate to become Alcorn's first president. The state legislature provided $50,000 in cash for ten successive years for the establishment and overall operations of the college. The state also granted Alcorn three-fifths of the proceeds earned from the sale of thirty thousand acres (120 km²) of land scrip for agricultural colleges. The land was sold for $188,928 with Alcorn receiving a share of $113,400. This money was to be used solely for the agricultural and mechanical components of the college. From its beginning, Alcorn State University was a land-grant college.

In 1878, the name Alcorn University was changed to Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. The goals for the college set by the Mississippi legislature clearly emphasized training rather than education. The school, like other black schools during these years, was less a college than a trade school.

At first the school was exclusively for black males but in 1895 women were admitted.

In 1974 Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College became Alcorn State University. Governor William L. Waller signed House Bill 298 granting university status to Alcorn and the other state supported colleges.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Braves

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,962
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$9,810
Students Receiving Aid:
83%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Alcorn State University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Alcorn State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 92%
Caucasian 7%
Other 1%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 74%
Out-of-State 26%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Mississippi 74%
Illinois 5%
Louisiana 3%
Texas 3%
Georgia 2%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 81%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
Track (Southwestern Athletic Conference)

Alcorn State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,324 $ 9,810  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,432 $ 3,432  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 892 $ 6,378  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $3,687 62%  
State and Local Grants:
 $466 15%  
Institutional Grants:
 $6,646 28%  
Student Loans:
 $5,330 60%  
Any Aid:
   83%  

Alcorn State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 64% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 8%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 390, Math: 410
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 470
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 92%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 16, Verbal: 16, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 21, Math: 19

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Alcorn State University

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Question: What are my chances of getting into the following colleges out of state ?

- I have a 3.0 - ACT : 20 - SAT 1110 - 160 hrs of community service - I have token 3 college classes - and i was the assistant director of a club at my high school - im a junior - I live in dayton ohio here is my list - Alabama A&M - University Of Cincinnati - North Carolina A&T - Alabama State University - Clark Atlanta University - Florida A&M - Southern University A&M College - Northern Kentucky University - Alcorn State University Dont lie be truthful !
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You should definately apply, but for your SAT if that is 1100 for the 3 parts (reading, math and writing), you need serious help. If that is just for Math and Reading, thats a different story. Alabama A&M: You should be ok. Not a great school though. Admissions is very simple. University of Cincinnati: I'd say slim at best. Your ACT and SAT scores are below their lowest range and your grades won't boost that up at all. North Carolina A&T: You should be ok. Not a hard school to get into though. Alabama State: You should be ok. This is not a good school though. SAT average, for example, for admissions is 680! Clark Atlanta: You should be ok. This is a bit better than the other schools you are ok for, but still, the average SAT is 810. Florida A&M: This is ok as well. Once again, not a hard school to get into. SAT Average is 880. Southern University A&M College: You are fine here. This is not a school I'd suggest. They ACT range is 15 - 18, they don't require SAT Reading and the SAT math range is 380-460! Northern Kentucky University: Another along the same lines. SAT range is: 890 - 1100. Alcorn State: One more exactly the same. SAT Range is: 800 - 930. I suggest you get a better group of schools. You have a bunch that are all exactly the same. You should shoot for a school where your SAT/ACT scores are right in the middle. You should also try and get that GPA up as much as possible. Check out www.collegeboard.com to help you search for schools..../
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Question: what is alcorn state university mascot?

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Alcorn State University Braves
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Question: which is better,Alcorn State University(Mississippi),or Loyola University of New Orleans(Louisiana)?

50 months ago
Kismet
Kismet

Best Answer

i think that's dependant upon what you are looking to study. i would compare the rankings in the quality of each for the major you are considering and then base your opinion from that.

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