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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a public, historically black, land-grant university located in Lorman, Mississippi. Founded in 1871, it is the oldest historically black public university in the United States and a member of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across a range of disciplines, including agriculture, business, education, nursing, and the sciences, and is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and service to underserved communities.
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Times Higher Education #13 · 2026US News & World Report #19 · 2026QS World University Rankings #99 · 2026Times Higher Education #13 · 2025US News & World Report #19 · 2025QS World University Rankings #99 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Rural, main campus in Lorman, Mississippi, with additional locations in Vicksburg and Natchez
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
2/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$24,584 avg starting salary
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
3,500 students (150 international)
Campus: Rural, main campus in Lorman, Mississippi, with additional locations in Vicksburg and Natchez
Location: Mississippi, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Medgar Evers LibraryDavey L. Whitney HPER ComplexStudent HousingAcademic BuildingsDining Facilities
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 78%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 78%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school