- Acceptance rate: 45% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 400–513 reading and writing, 270–485 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–19 composite
- Average net price: $13,155 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Alcorn State University reported: an acceptance rate of 45% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–19.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Alcorn State University reviews each application.
Alcorn State University GPA requirements
Alcorn State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alcorn State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Alcorn State University acceptance rate
Alcorn State University admitted 2,961 of 6,532 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 45%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alcorn State University is a public 4-year university in Alcorn State, Mississippi, with 2,532 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Alcorn State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 400 | 430 | 513 |
| SAT Math | 270 | 410 | 485 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 16 | 19 |
| ACT English | 13 | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 17 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 904 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Alcorn State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Alcorn State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,155 a year at Alcorn State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Alcorn State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Alcorn State University admitted 45% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Alcorn State University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Alcorn State University admitted 45% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Alcorn State University?
Alcorn State University's acceptance rate was 45% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,961 of 6,532 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Alcorn State University look for?
Alcorn State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Alcorn State University?
A lot: Alcorn State University requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers high school class rank and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Alcorn State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Alcorn State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 400–513 in reading and writing and 270–485 in math; ACT composite 15–19, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Alcorn State University?
Check Alcorn State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Alcorn State University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores and 92% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Alcorn State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,155 a year at Alcorn State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Alcorn State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Alcorn State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Alcorn State University look at legacy status?
No. Alcorn State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Alcorn State University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alcorn State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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