by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Alcorn State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Alcorn State University came in at $8,785 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $680; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,105 |
| Fees | $680 |
| Total | $8,785 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Alcorn State University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Alcorn State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Alcorn State University is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Alcorn State University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Alcorn State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,566 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,869 |
| One Year Ago | $7,869 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,105 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Alcorn State has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition moved up 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $9,048 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.44%, which puts the figure next year near $8,999.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,999 |
| In 2 Years | $9,218 |
| In 3 Years | $9,443 |
| In 4 Years | $9,673 |
| In 5 Years | $9,909 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $37,333.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Alcorn State University, see the Alcorn State University Financial Aid page.
