Alcorn State University SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements
At Alcorn State, scores still matter because the school is test-required, and most applicants submit the ACT. With a 45% admit rate, aim for an ACT above 19 to move beyond the middle range; if you submit SAT instead, a score above 1023 serves the same purpose.
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Alcorn State University facts and stats
Alcorn State University enrolls 2,532 undergraduates. At Alcorn State, the freshman retention rate is 76%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and the 6-year graduation rate is 57%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1, and applicants should note that Alcorn State is test-required.
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How do your scores compare at Alcorn State?
Key Alcorn State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 15
Test dates
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
December 5, 2026
Registration deadline: November 20, 2026
March 6, 2027
Registration deadline: February 19, 2027
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
February 27, 2027
Registration deadline: January 22, 2027
April 10, 2027
Registration deadline: March 5, 2027
Because Alcorn State is test-required, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have a score ready for admission. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, choosing the last fall test date early enough for scores to arrive before your application deadline. The March 15 financial aid priority deadline should not set your testing timeline because the listed merit awards are based on GPA rather than specific SAT or ACT scores.
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What you'll actually pay
Alcorn State is a public Southwestern Athletic Conference university with in-state tuition of $8,105 and out-of-state tuition of $8,105. About 68% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 15.
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At Alcorn State, out-of-state tuition is $8,105, with room and board adding about $10,255. About 68% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $12,895. Merit awards average $2,867, which can help reduce the amount families pay out of pocket. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,503.
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69% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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