Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
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What is the average test scores and GPA of admitted students for Alcorn State University?
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25 days ago
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Academic details
820-1140
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
17-22
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
Selectivity
Least Selective (89% Acceptance Rate)
School type
4-year institution
Diversity statistics
91% Black
3% White
1% Hispanic
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Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Director of Engineering97k
Family Nurse Practitioner (NP)93k
Human Resources (HR) Director85k
Network Engineer71k
Production Supervisor56k
First-Line Supervisor / Manager of Production and Operating Workers56k
Elementary School Teacher35k
43.7kAvg. Early Career Pay
66.3kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
71%in High-Meaning careers
19%in STEM careers
Financial Snapshot
Average Financial Breakdown
$13,786
Average grant for incoming freshmen
$5,890
Average Pell Grant
$6,739
Average Federal Loans
$9,683
Average Institutional Grant
$6,739
Average Total Loans
Published tuition and fees (Out of state)
$7,290 / year
While we do our best to show up-to-date information, due to COVID-19 and other factors out of our control, it is possible that the data we are showing about test requirements, application deadlines, and more, are inaccurate. Please verify with the college itself via their website to ensure you are aware of all requirements and deadlines.