More selective than 86% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 92% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Alcorn State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Alcorn State University's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Alcorn State University or have its file? Send it to us.
Alcorn State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Alcorn State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 400 | 513 |
| SAT math | 270 | 485 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 19 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 670 | 998 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Alcorn State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | 400–513 | 270–485 | 15–19 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 25% | 430–495 | 420–503 | 15–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Alcorn State University compared with other Mississippi colleges?
Alcorn State University has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi College | 29% | 59% | $27,712 |
| 2 | Millsaps College | 43% | 57% | $26,034 |
| 3 | Alcorn State University | 45% | 57% | $13,265 |
| 4 | Rust College | 49% | 12% | $12,587 |
| 5 | Belhaven University | 50% | 49% | $15,676 |
| 6 | Tougaloo College | 60% | 33% | $17,043 |
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at Alcorn State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Alcorn State University admissions questions
What is the Alcorn State University acceptance rate?
Alcorn State University accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,852 of 7,511 applicants were admitted.
Does Alcorn State University require the SAT or ACT?
Alcorn State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 92% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Alcorn State University?
The middle 50% of Alcorn State University enrolled first-year students scored 670–998 on the SAT and 15–19 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Alcorn State University?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (505 of 1,852).
Is Alcorn State University getting harder to get into?
Alcorn State University accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 25% for Fall 2023.
Is Alcorn State University the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing Alcorn State University with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Alcorn State University overview