Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in a rural area, in Alcorn State.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,716 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 742 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 557 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Alcorn State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,469, and fees were $1,419. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,469 and $1,419 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Rural |
| Number of Students3,716 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 15 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 113 miles radius of Alcorn State University
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
30 miles away |
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Hinds Community College - Vicksburg Campus
37 miles away |
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
65 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
71 miles away |
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria
89 miles away |
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Southern University and A & M College
93 miles away |
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Louisiana Tech University
99 miles away |
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Grambling State University
102 miles away |
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Southeastern Louisiana University
102 miles away |
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University of Southern Mississippi
113 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1948 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1982 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1999 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1982 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 820 to 1140 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $287/credit | |
| In State Students | $287/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $287/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $382/credit | |
| In State Students | $382/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $382/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,915 | $12,915 | $12,915 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,090 | $20,090 | $20,090 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,875 | $35,875 | $35,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $19,100 | $19,100 | $19,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Alcorn State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 79% | $4,913 |
| Other Federal Grant | 100% | $665 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $2,808 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $8,099 |
| Federal Student Loans | 77% | $8,779 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$13,665
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,436 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,886 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,097 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,636 |
| Over $110,000$21,035 |
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Student Population
3,172
Undergrads
544
Graduates
2,416
Women
1,300
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
90% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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White |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.
