Alcorn State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

97%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
0%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Alcorn State University has a diverse student body with 97% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
2.1%(50)
Hispanic
1.0%(23)
African American
96.0%(2,313)
Asian
0.0%(1)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(14)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color97%
Total Enrollment2,933
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Alcorn State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Alcorn State University has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.2%(808)
Women
66.8%(1,623)

Gender Statistics

Men808

28% of total enrollment

Women1,623

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Alcorn State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Alcorn State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 76% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.8%(348)
Out-of-State
23.7%(109)
International
0.4%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State348

76% of student body

Out-of-State109

24% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

97%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age