Under 3% of the students at Alcorn State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $23,812 | $23,812 |
| Tuition | $8,176 | $8,176 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,890 | $10,890 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,606 | $1,606 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,140 | $3,140 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 92% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 74% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 31% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 80% |
Alcorn State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Alcorn State University was 2.96.
In 2020, 16% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 390 | 410 |
| 75th Percentile | 460 | 500 |
In 2020, 84% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 16 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 25 | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Social Work |