Alcorn State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,176

Cost of attendance at Alcorn State University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,176

Cost of attendance at Alcorn State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Alcorn State University was $14,595. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Alcorn State

Alcorn State net price calculator

$14,595

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average	$13,768
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Alcorn State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,595	$3,343 (19%)	$12,648	$16,044	$22,475	$22,940	$22,940
2021	$17,938	$4,031 (29%)	$16,480	$21,470	$20,407	$6,943	$12,830
2020	$13,907	$1,016 (7%)	$13,687	$13,752	$17,792	$17,269	$20,500
2019	$14,923	$1,258 (9%)	$13,794	$15,335	$17,939	$19,965	$21,996
2018	$13,665	$935 (6%)	$15,436	$13,886	$15,097	$15,636	$21,035
2017	$14,600	$363 (3%)	$14,344	$21,014	$20,265	$17,851	$18,237
2016	$14,237	$283 (2%)	$14,109	$15,103	$19,370	$19,055	$16,361
2015	$14,520	$1,201 (9%)	$14,654	$15,513	$17,454	$17,646	$17,546
2014	$13,319	--	$13,419	$14,203	$16,031	-	$1,704

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Alcorn State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,448	$1,256 (5%)	$8,176	$17,666	$1,606
2021	$26,192	$102	$7,290	$17,316	$1,586
2020	$26,090	$234	$7,290	$17,214	$1,586
2019	$25,856	$196	$7,084	$17,192	$1,580
2018	$25,660	$1,490 (6%)	$6,888	$17,192	$1,580
2017	$24,170	$631 (3%)	$6,546	$16,068	$1,556
2016	$23,539	$670 (3%)	$6,386	$15,617	$1,536
2015	$22,869	$429 (2%)	$6,200	$15,159	$1,510
2014	$22,440	$850 (4%)	$6,108	$14,844	$1,488
2013	$21,590	--	$5,712	$14,394	$1,484

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Alcorn State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,067 dormitories available to its students at $7,360 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Alcorn State is $818 per month.
Does Alcorn State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Alcorn State for one academic year is $3,427, which works out to $381 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Alcorn State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,606.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Alcorn State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,140

If living off-campus, with family: $6,776

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,776
How much is Alcorn State application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $10.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Alcorn State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Alcorn State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$315	$433
For out-of-state students	$315	$433

Housing and Meal

Alcorn State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Alcorn State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,427	$7,360	N/A	2,067
2021	$3,428	$7,360	N/A	2,067
2020	$3,428	$7,360	N/A	2,032
2019	$3,295	$7,077	N/A	2,066
2018	$3,092	$6,639	N/A	2,040
2017	$2,972	$6,384	N/A	1,826
2016	$2,858	$6,138	N/A	1,869

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Alcorn State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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