| Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011 |
| Total undergraduates: |
899 men, 1,801 women, 2,700 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
853 men, 1,583 women, 2,436 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
46 men, 218 women, 264 total |
| Total graduate students: |
156 men, 478 women, 634 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
59 men, 146 women, 205 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
97 men, 332 women, 429 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
23 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
13% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 96.3% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | Hispanic |
| 2.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 93.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 0.7% | Hispanic |
| 4.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.1% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Campus size: |
1,756 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lorman |
| Population of city/town: |
4,500 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Vicksburg and Natchez, MS. |
| Nearest major city: |
Vicksburg, MS |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
45 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
48,175 |
| Online campus map: |
www.alcorn.edu/about/
default.aspx?id=567 |
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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 (57%)
- men's dorms (43%)
- other housing including Honor's dorm.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
91% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
51% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
49% |
| 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: |
1000 |
| 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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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, math, English. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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placement 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, counseling, securing job listings, providing occupational literature on career opportunities, consulting with professional staff and employers, maintaining and 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 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
7% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
10% |
| 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: |
78 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Sunday Worship Services, Church of God In Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, PHA Masonic Order, Wesley Foundation, Young Women Christian Association, gospel choir |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Alcorn Chapter of the 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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Beaute Noir Modeling Squad, Gazette Library, male chorale, The Pan-Hellenic Council, AMarching Band, The Alcorn Players, The University Choir, ROTC Band/Drill Team, Heritage Committee, Cheering Squad |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Brenda T. Square,
Director of 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: |
Braves |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
12% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
2% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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sports complex |
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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: |
41% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Alcorn State University, Howard University, Indiana State University, Georgia State University, Jackson State University, Life University, Loyola University, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Ohio Northern School of Law Southern University, Roosevelt University of Law, University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, University of Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of North Texas, University of Southern Mississippi, Webster University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
60% within six months of graduation, 70% within one year of graduation, 72% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Cargill, Dow Chemical, Eastman Chemical, Entergy Operations, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ergon Refining, Exxon, FDIC, John Deere, Monsanto, Mississippi State Tax Commission, Mississippi Valley Gas, Naval Oceanographic Office, Primerica Financial Services, Sanderson Farms, Trustmark, Tyson Foods, USAE Corps of Engineers, USDA, U.S. Department of Energy, 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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