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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.

29
%
Acceptance rate
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Alcorn State University?

29%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Alcorn State accepted 29% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 6,748 people applied and 2,020 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1518 / 4903 (31%)
Men
502 / 1845 (27%)

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 2 years at Alcorn State University:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2022
2023

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% 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?

Test Required
Testing

Grades

Alcorn State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

9%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

91%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
550
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
453
75th Percentile
565
ACT Scores
25th Percentile
15
50th Percentile
19
75th Percentile
24

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