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Alcorn State University Computer Science Programs

Alcorn State University is a public institution located in Alcorn State, MS. A Remote Rural Location provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Alcorn State University?

Get in touch with Alcorn State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Phone:	6018776100
Website:	www.alcorn.edu/
Admissions:	www.alcorn.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.alcorn.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Alcorn State University?

You can apply to Alcorn State University online at: https://apply.alcorn.edu/apply/?_ga=2.258745482.1665759555.1699280796-1290066.1695844451

Alcorn State University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Alcorn State University

These are the things Alcorn State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Alcorn State University?

Alcorn State University has an acceptance rate of 45%, which makes it moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 92% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Alcorn State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 400 and 513. Math scores were between 270 and 485.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 670 to 998. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Alcorn State University ranged between 15 and 19.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Alcorn State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,924	792	41%
Women	4,608	2,169	47%

Can I Afford Alcorn State University?

The average net price after aid at Alcorn State University is $14,040. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,105
In-State Fees	$680
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,105
Out-of-State Fees	$680
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,785
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$8,785

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Alcorn State University receive some form of financial aid (472 students).

Approximately 80% of students at Alcorn State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,544 per student.

70% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,737.

Student Loan Debt

67% of Alcorn State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,928 per year.

Alcorn State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 603 students enrolled at Alcorn State University. Alcorn State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,290 undergraduate students at Alcorn State University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alcorn State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	2,216
Hispanic	11
White	34
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Non-Resident	18

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Alcorn State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	419
Louisiana	69
Texas	25
Tennessee	17
Georgia	13

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Alcorn State University Graduate Student Diversity

462 of Alcorn State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Alcorn State University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alcorn State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	418
Hispanic	4
White	6
Non-Resident	32

Online Learning at Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,652 undergraduate students at Alcorn State University took at least one online class — of those, 336 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 110 students took at least one online class and 306 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Alcorn State University

The following computer science majors are available at Alcorn State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	6	12	—	18
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	6	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Alcorn State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.