In general, Alcorn State University is known for being a highly selective school. The institution receives about 6,500 applications every year from incoming students. The overall acceptance rate tends to be 45 percent which is equal about 2,960 students who passed the admission process of the institution. But, when the term starts, only about 500 or 19% of the applicants who received an acceptance letter from Alcorn State University decide to register. The ratio of the applicants who applied is 29% and 70% for males and females respectively. However, of the first-year students enrolled, 70% were typically women and 29% were men. Applicants are requested to submit their ACT or SAT scores to Alcorn State University when filling out the application. Most often, an ACT score between 15 - 19 or an SAT score between 840 - 1,010 is the range in which applicants have greater chances to be accepted. This institution also allows submissions of Advanced Placement (AP) credits. Alcorn State University’s undergraduate application fee is $30.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
6,532
Male 1,924
Female 4,608

 

Acceptance
2,961
Male 792
Female 2,169

 

Enrollment Total
549
Male 160
Female 389


Acceptance Rate
45.3%
Male
41.2%
Female
47.1%

 

Yield
18.5%
Male
20.2%
Female
17.9%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$30


Graduate

$10



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits


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