| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,911 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,556 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
355 |
| Total graduate students: |
607 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
201 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
406 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
17% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 94.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.5% | Nonresident Alien |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 92.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.3% | Nonresident Alien |
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| Campus size: |
1,756 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lorman |
| Population of city/town: |
2,223 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus in Natchez, MS. |
| Nearest major city: |
Vicksburg, MS |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
45 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
23,542 |
| Online campus map: |
www.alcorn.edu/data/
files/gallery/
ContentGallery/
AlcornFinalv3.pdf |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (58%)
- men's dorms (42%)
- other housing including Honors dorm.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
87% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
48% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
52% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
800 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Residence hall computer labs. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Electronic reference sources and aggregation services. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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High-tech manufacturing robots. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, English, creative arts, social sciences, natural/physical sciences, health/wellness services. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, academic, psychological, alcohol/substance abuse. |
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| Career placement services: |
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scheduling interviews with employers, securing job listings, providing occupational literature on career opportunities, consulting with professional staff/employers, maintaining/reproducing credentials. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tutors |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Greater Alcorn Herald |
| Number of honor societies: |
12 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
85 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Sunday Worship Services, Young Women Christian Association, gospel choir, PHA Masonic Order, Church of God in Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wesley Foundation |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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NAACP |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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ROTC, marching, and concert bands; jazz and wind ensembles; The Alcorn Players, Male Chorale, The University Choir, ROTC drill team, Modeling Squad, Circle-K, Heritage Committee, Campus Union Board, NCNW, ISO, Ladies in Order, Inter-Residence Hall Council, Student Body Organization |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Derek Horne,
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Debra R. Davis,
Senior Women Administrator,
Alcorn State University,
1000 ASU Drive #510,
Alcorn State, MS 390 |
| School colors: |
purple and gold |
| School mascot: |
Brave |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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sports complex |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, football |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Jackson, MS (90 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Jackson, MS (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lorman, MS |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
34% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Alcorn State University, Ashford University, Belhaven College, Delta State University, Grand Canyon University, Hinds Community College, Jackson State University, Liberty University, Louisiana State University, Mississippi College, Strayer University, Walden University, William Carey University, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, University of Phoenix, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Tennessee Health Science Center. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
30% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Ameristar Casino/Hotel, Cargill, Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, Diamond Jack Casino/Hotel, Entergy Operations, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Ergon Refining, FDIC, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Medical Center, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Mississippi State Hospital, Primerica Financial Services, Sanderson Farms, SUDA Rural Development, Trustmark, Tyson Foods, U.S. Department of Energy, USAE Corps of Engineers, USDA, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services, USDA/VA & PPQ, Walgreens, Wells Fargo Financial. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Medgar Wiley Evers, civil rights martyr
- Dr. Jesse E. McGee, cardiologist, National Black College Hall of Fame
- Steve McNair, NFL quarterback, NCAA Football Recordholder, SWAC Hall of Fame.
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