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Alcorn State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range15 to 19

Average GPA3.00

Acceptance Rate45.3%

At Alcorn State, the ACT is the main testing signal: 92% of students submit it, and the middle range is 15 to 19. Aim for a 19 or higher to put your score at the top of that range, while keeping your GPA near or above the 3.0 entering average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Alcorn State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Alcorn State University enrolls 2,532 undergraduates. Alcorn State has a 76% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 57% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. Alcorn State is test-required for admissions.

Location

Alcorn State, MS

Undergrad Enrollment2,532

Freshman Retention76%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate57%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Alcorn State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

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 deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Alcorn State is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. For the March 15 financial aid priority deadline, a November retake should be the last fall test you count on for scores to arrive in time.

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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.

In-State Tuition$8,105

Out-of-State Tuition$8,105

Room and Board$10,255

Average Merit Award$2,867

Application Fee$30

Students on Aid68%

Average Aid Package$12,895

Average Debt at Grad$29,503

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.