Tuition fees at Alcorn State University rose by 4.6% for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent information available, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year public university paid $8,549 this year, an increase of $373 from the $8,176 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 70% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Mississippi, while about 30% come from other states.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began studies at Alcorn State University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 457 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $4.9 million, and 389 students obtained student loans exceeding $2.5 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 2,012 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $20.5 million. Additionally, 1,715 students secured federal student loans amounting to $12.8 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Alcorn State University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 390 | 85% | $2.9 million | $7,320 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 103 | 22% | $171,176 | $1,662 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 291 | 63% | $1.9 million | $6,503 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 457 | 100% | $4.9 million | $10,763 |
| Federal student loans | 389 | 85% | $2.5 million | $6,478 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 389 | 85% | $2.5 million | $6,478 |
| Total student aid | 459 | 100% | $7.4 million | $16,206 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
