| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 139 | 85.28% |
| White | 9 | 5.52% |
| International | 8 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.23% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 2 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0.61% |
| Unknown | 0 | 0.61% |
The majority of Alcorn State graduate students are Black or African American.