| General information: |
(601) 877-6100 |
| Website: |
www.alcorn.edu |
| Type: |
Public, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
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| Campus setting: |
Rural Remote |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.alcorn.edu/Admit.htm |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.alcorn.edu/FinAid/index.htm |
| Apply Online: |
http://www.alcorn.edu/Admit.htm |
| Mission Statement: |
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| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Masters Colleges and Universities (medium programs) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
Historically Black College or University
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| OPE ID: |
00239600 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
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In-state |
$4,488 |
$4,324 |
$4,156 |
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Out-of-state |
$10,692 |
$9,810 |
$9,332 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,392 |
$1,354 |
$1,345 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$5,128 |
$4,880 |
$4,616 |
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Other |
$4,640 |
$4,514 |
$4,482 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$4,694 |
$4,566 |
$4,322 |
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Other |
$6,004 |
$5,839 |
$5,755 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$6,004 |
$5,839 |
$5,755 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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In-state |
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On campus |
$15,648 |
$15,072 |
$14,599 |
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Off campus |
$16,578 |
$16,083 |
$15,578 |
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Off campus with family |
$11,884 |
$11,517 |
$11,256 |
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Out-of-state |
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On campus |
$21,852 |
$20,558 |
$19,775 |
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Off campus |
$22,782 |
$21,569 |
$20,754 |
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Off campus with family |
$18,088 |
$17,003 |
$16,432 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
4220 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
850 |
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Graduate enrollment |
3370 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
3065 |
1072 |
1993 |
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Percent admitted: |
85% |
94% |
81% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
15% |
16% |
15% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
28 |
7% |
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ACT |
359 |
93% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
370 |
440 |
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SAT Math |
360 |
480 |
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ACT Composite |
16 |
20 |
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ACT English |
16 |
21 |
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ACT Math |
16 |
19 |
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ACT Writing |
15 |
21 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
Certificate |
Associate |
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences. |
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Agriculture, General |
9 |
1 |
- |
- |
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Agricultural Business and Management, General |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
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Agricultural Economics |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
24 |
1 |
- |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Mass Communication/Media Studies |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
5 |
1 |
- |
- |
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System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
13 |
1 |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Community College Education |
- |
26 |
- |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
36 |
9 |
- |
- |
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Secondary Education and Teaching |
- |
55 |
- |
- |
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
- |
15 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
36 |
105 |
- |
- |
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Engineering technologies/technicians. |
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Robotics Technology/Technician |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences. |
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
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Child Development |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
15 |
- |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
96 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
96 |
- |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
57 |
7 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
57 |
7 |
- |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
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Security and protective services. |
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Economics, General |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Political Science and Government, General |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
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Sociology |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
29 |
- |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Music Performance, General |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Athletic Training/Trainer |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
43 |
- |
- |
40 |
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Nursing, Other |
- |
17 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
47 |
17 |
- |
40 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
26 |
12 |
- |
- |
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Accounting |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
37 |
12 |
- |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
442 |
143 |
- |
40 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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