Overview

Type of School: Public, 4-year
Student Body: 3,334 students
     Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,700
     Graduate Enrollment: 634
     Full-Time Enrollment: 2,641
     Part-Time Enrollment: 693
     Men: 32%
     Women: 68%
In-State Tuition: $16,172
Out-of-State Tuition: $22,738

School Mission Statement

Mission Statement Alcorn State University, a Historically Black College and University, is a comprehensive land-grant institution that celebrates a rich heritage with a diverse student and faculty population. The University emphasizes intellectual development and lifelong learning through the integration of diverse pedagogies, applied and basic research, cultural and professional programs, public service and outreach, while providing access to globally competitive academic and research programs. Alcorn strives to prepare graduates to be well-rounded future leaders of high character and to be successful in the global marketplace of the 21st century.

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