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1000 ASU Drive #359, Alcorn State, MS 39096

Admissions: 601-877-6147 · Financial Aid: 601-877-6190

Email: ksampson@alcorn.edu · Website: http://www.alcorn.edu

From the College

“Alcorn State University is a Historically Black University that has been committed to academic excellence for over 140 years. Alcorn is a premier comprehensive land-grant university that develops diverse students into globally competitive leaders, and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships that benefit the surrounding communities, state, nation and world. Alcorn was founded in 1871 and is the oldest public historically black land-grant institution in the United States and the second oldest state supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi.

“Alcorn offers graduate and undergraduate programs in agriculture, business, robotic engineering, science and mathematics, criminal justice, industrial technology, education, nursing and information technology among others. The University's academic programs are designed to challenge the mind, build intellectual integrity and create leaders of tomorrow. At Alcorn State University, education is a transformation: a discovery process in which students find voices and passions, learn to think critically and independently, gain new knowledge and build character.”

Campus Setting

Alcorn State, founded in 1871, is the oldest historically black, land-grant university in the country. Its 1,756-acre campus is situated in Claiborne County, Mississippi, 90 miles southwest of Jackson. A four-year public institution, Alcorn State University has 3,848 students. Although not originally co-educational college, Alcorn State University has been co-ed since 1903. The school also has a library with 63,478 books. Alcorn State University provides on-campus housing with nine units that can accommodate 1,847 students. Housing options: women's dorms · men's dorms. Recreation and sports facilities include a sports complex.

Student Life and Activities

With 50 percent of students living on campus, there are lots of social activities both on-campus and off-campus. As reported by a school representative, “The social and cultural life on campus will continue to grow because we have created many new events for students.” Popular on-campus gathering spots include the cafeteria and game room, and, off-campus, students typically gather at the Trace Theater. Favorite campus events include Probate Shows, concerts and Homecoming Week. Alcorn State University has 85 official student organizations, including Greek sororities and fraternities. Alcorn State University is a member of the NCAA and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA).

Academics and Learning Environment

Alcorn State University has 167 full-time and 52 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Alcorn State University offers 75 majors with the most popular being biology, child development and business administration and least popular being general agriculture, history and applied science/technology. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: independent study · double majors · accelerated study · honors program · internships · distance learning.

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

Highlights

Alcorn State University Lorman (Pop. 2,223) Location: Rural Four-year public Founded: 1871 Website: http://www.alcorn.edu

Students Total enrollment: 3,848 Undergrads: 3,157 Freshmen: 1,289 Part-time students: 13% From out-of-state: 15% From public schools: 99% Male/Female: 35%/65% Live on-campus: 50% Caucasian: 3% African American: 93% Hispanic: 1% Asian: <1% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: <1% Native American: <1% Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 1% International: 1%

Academics Calendar: Semester Student/faculty ratio: 16:1 Class size 9 or fewer: 16% Class size 10-29: 60% Class size 30-49: 19% Class size 50-99: 5% Class size 100 or more: - Returning freshmen: 68% Six-year graduation rate: 35%

Most Popular Majors Biology Business administration Child development

Admissions Applicants: 2,265 Accepted: 1,878 Acceptance rate: 82.9% Average GPA: 3.0 ACT range: 16-19 SAT Math range: 410-480 SAT Reading range: 400-460 SAT Writing range: Not reported Top 50% of class: 68%

Deadlines Early Action: No Early Decision: No Regular Action: Rolling admissions Common Application: Not accepted

Financial Aid In-state tuition: $6,192 Out-of-state tuition: $15,433 Room: $5,902 Board: $2,748 Books: $1,510 Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 96% Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 41% Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 47% Avg. aid package (freshmen): $14,589 Avg. aid package (undergrads): $14,554 Avg. debt upon graduation: $32,755

Prominent Alumni Medgar Wiley Evers, civil rights martyr; Dr. Jesse E. McGee, cardiologist, National Black College Hall of Fame; Steve McNair, NFL quarterback, NCAA Football Recordholder, SWAC Hall of Fame.

School Spirit Mascot: Brave Colors: Purple and gold Song: Alcorn Ode

B Student Support and Success

This is primarily an African American college, although about eight percent of the students are Caucasian or of other ethnic backgrounds. Classes are small, and College for Excellence is offered for all freshmen, returning and transfer students. This program plans, supervises and coordinates all academic experiences of these students. It has an advising and tutoring staff and state-of-the-art computer labs. Professional advisors support students by helping them adjust to college life, teaching them about Alcorn and its policies, exploring career options and solving any problems that come along. Additionally, staff is available to teach good test-taking, studying and time management skills and to monitor progress. Students who need additional help in reading, writing or thinking skills are assisted so that they can quickly reach college-level proficiency.

Alcorn State University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · psychological. Additional counseling services include: alcohol/substance abuse. Annually, 68 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately 39 percent of students pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 40 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Alcorn State University include: Cargill · Ameristar Casino/Hotel · Eastman Chemical · Entergy Operations · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Ergon Refining · Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks · FDIC · Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality · Mississippi State Hospital · Primerica Financial Services · SUDA Rural Development · Sanderson Farms · Trustmark · Tyson Foods · USAE Corps of Engineers · USDA · U.S. Department of Energy · Walgreens · Wells Fargo Financial.

Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are supported at Alcorn thought a variety of programs including featuring additional time to complete a degree and giving credit for remedial classes. LD students can also use: remedial math · remedial English · remedial reading · tutors · extended time for tests · priority registration. Individual or small group tutorials are also available for time management and organizational skills. Writing and math labs are also offered.

How to Get Admitted

For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required for some applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are required for some applicants. According to the admissions office: Complete the College Prep Curriculum with: a minimum 3.2 GPA; minimum 2.5 GPA, minimum composite ACT score of 16 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 790), or rank in upper 50% of class and minimum composite ACT score of 16 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 790); minimum 2.0 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 18 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 870). Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social Studies, 1 Foreign Language.

How to Pay for College

To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution's own financial aid forms. Alcorn State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships.