Alcorn State University Acceptance Rate
Alcorn State, Mississippi · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,511
- Admitted
- 1,852
- Yield
- 27.3%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Alcorn State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 24.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,078 to 7,511 (+261%) over that period.
Its 24.7% rate makes Alcorn State University more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
Alcorn State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 27.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,078 | 1,630 | 78.4% | 517 |
| 2015–16 | 3,010 | 2,425 | 80.6% | 631 |
| 2016–17 | 2,078 | 1,630 | 78.4% | 536 |
| 2017–18 | 3,464 | 2,723 | 78.6% | 742 |
| 2018–19 | 4,314 | 3,853 | 89.3% | 615 |
| 2019–20 | 5,236 | 3,049 | 58.2% | 524 |
| 2020–21 | 6,846 | 2,582 | 37.7% | 401 |
| 2021–22 | 4,819 | 1,875 | 38.9% | 402 |
| 2022–23 | 6,748 | 2,020 | 29.9% | 498 |
| 2023–24 | 7,511 | 1,852 | 24.7% | 505 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,393 | 1,356 | 25.1% |
| Men | 2,118 | 496 | 23.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–495 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 420–503 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–24 | 92% |
How Alcorn State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Alcorn State University's acceptance rate?
Alcorn State University's acceptance rate is 24.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,852 admitted of 7,511 applicants).
Is Alcorn State University test optional?
Alcorn State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Alcorn State University?
Alcorn State University received 7,511 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,852.
What SAT score do you need for Alcorn State University?
Admitted students at Alcorn State University typically scored 430–495 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–503 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Alcorn State University getting harder to get into?
Alcorn State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 24.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.alcorn.edu/.