Alcorn State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

96%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
0%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Alcorn State University has a diverse student body with 96% 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
2.7%(76)
Hispanic
0.9%(26)
African American
95.4%(2,660)
Asian
0.1%(3)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(14)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color96%
Total Enrollment3,417
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
32.7%(920)
Women
67.3%(1,894)

Gender Statistics

Men920

27% of total enrollment

Women1,894

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Alcorn State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.5%(134)
18-19
32.7%(795)
20-21
31.9%(775)
22-24
19.4%(473)
25+
10.5%(255)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(9)
22-24
26.8%(124)
25+
71.2%(329)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

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 74% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.7%(348)
Out-of-State
25.8%(122)
International
0.4%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State348

74% of student body

Out-of-State122

26% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

96%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age