Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University was established in the year 1871 and is located in Lorman, Mississippi, United States. It was the first state-supported higher education institution for African American students. The university was named after James L. Alcorn, the then governor of Mississippi. Alcorn State University enrolls more than 3,000 students on an annual basis. It offers degrees and certificate programs in more than 50 fields of study. Alcorn State University operates seven academic divisions including the:

• College for Excellence
• School of Agriculture, Research, Extension and Applied Sciences
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education and Psychology
• School of Graduate Studies
• School of Nursing

Students of Alcorn State University participate in sports such as football, basketball, soccer and volleyball.

Alcorn State University Highlights

Where Alcorn State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in science, agricultural science and management, and music.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Alcorn State Students

Alcorn State is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Alcorn State was 3,668 in 2007 (3,173 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Alcorn State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Alcorn State provides on-campus housing for 2,495 of its 3,173 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Alcorn State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Alcorn State is in the Southwestern Athletic Conference for major sports.

Alcorn State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 144 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 87 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .

Alcorn State Admissions (2007)

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