Alcorn State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Alcorn State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Alcorn State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Alcorn State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Alcorn State accepted 24% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 7,511 people applied and 1,852 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Alcorn State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at Alcorn State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Alcorn State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Alcorn State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Class Rank
- Recommendation(s)
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Alcorn State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Alcorn State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.32.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Alcorn State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Alcorn State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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