Campus & Student Life at Alcorn State University

Home to about 2,729 undergraduates in 2020, Alcorn State is a small, public university located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Alcorn State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Alcorn State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Alcorn State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Alcorn State is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Alcorn State is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Alcorn State Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Alcorn State Disability Services.

Alcorn State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Alcorn State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Alcorn State for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Alcorn State University

Alcorn State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Alcorn State University

Alcorn State has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,729 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,345 (85.9%). Part-time attendance was 384 (14.1%).

Alcorn State University is Ranked #2,420 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Alcorn State is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Alcorn State #2420 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Alcorn State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Alcorn State Diversity Guide.

Alcorn State University Competes in the NCAA

Alcorn State has a total of 246 student athletes, 147 men and 99 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Alcorn State University Athletics