Is Alcorn State University Worth It?
Alcorn State, MS · Remote rural · 2,363 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release
Alcorn State University is a Master's University located in remote rural in Alcorn State, MS. It enrolls approximately 2,363 students. The acceptance rate is 45%, making it moderately selective. 57% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. Median earnings of $36,421 vs. $27,000 in median debt means median debt equals about 9 months of gross pay (estimate). Only 35% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.
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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)
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⚠️ At this debt load, median debt equals ~9 months of full gross earnings (estimate).
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