Alcorn State University Admissions

Alcorn State maintains a selective admissions process with a 29.93% acceptance rate. This means roughly 7 out of 10 applicants are turned away, making admission competitive but achievable for prepared students. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 903-1115 on the SAT, with an average of 1009. Students typically need around a 20 ACT score to be competitive. The university seeks students committed to academic excellence and community service, particularly those interested in agriculture, nursing, and STEM fields. As a historically black institution, Alcorn values diversity of thought while maintaining its mission of helping underrepresented students through quality education and leadership development.