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 Study at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a public, land-grant university located in Lorman, Mississippi, United States. It was established in the year 1871. The campus spreads across an area of 1700 acres. Alcorn was the first state-supported higher education institution for African American students. The university was named in the honor of James L. Alcorn, the then governor of Mississippi. The university offers a variety of degrees and programs in over 45 Course Topics. Alcorn is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College for Excellence
- School of Agriculture, Research, Extension and Applied Sciences
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Education and Psychology
- School of Graduate Studies
- School of Nursing
Alcorn's ahletics department supports several men's and women's sports teams. It is home to various clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students such as entertainment, academics, and cultural activities. Alcorn State is located in a quiet rural area, in Alcorn State, MS. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Alcorn State top out at the Post-Master's certificate. Course TopicsStudents at the school often study music, science, and agricultural science and management. Alcorn State SelectivityThe admissions department at Alcorn State does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 390 to 460 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 470 or higher on the math SAT. FacultyThe school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. Student EnrollmentThe school offers classes to 3,668 students (3,173 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Alcorn State. Student LifeThe school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Southwestern Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
Alcorn State Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Education and Teaching | 116 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, teacher ed, community college education, special ed | | Liberal Arts | 109 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, sociology, history, economics | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing, various nursing | | Science | 70 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology | | Business and Management | 59 | business management, accounting | | Agricultural Science and Management | 29 | agricultural economics, agriculture, agricultural management | | Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | network management, computer and info science | | Media | 13 | mass communication | | Medicine | 13 | health professions | | Family and Social Work | 11 | food and nutrition, child development | | Music | 10 | music performance | | Therapy and Counseling | 9 | educational psychology, psychology | | Engineering Technician | 7 | robotics tech | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer | | Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety | | Mathematics | 3 | mathematics | | Animal Science and Care | 2 | animal science | | Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | various plant science courses | | Hospitality | 0 | hospitality administration |
Contact: Alcorn State Alcorn State University
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
General Phone: (601) 877-6100
http://www.alcorn.edu
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