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Alcorn State University
#214 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Alcorn State, MS
  • 659 reviews
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    Alcorn State University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    33%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    75%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    18%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $2,208
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      77 Graduates
    • Biology
      72 Graduates
    • Nursing
      31 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      28 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
    • Business
      21 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      20 Graduates
    • Child Development
      19 Graduates
    • Communications
      14 Graduates
    • Accounting
      10 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.16 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Female Professors
    48%
    Male Professors
    52%
    Average Professor Salary
    $80,220
    Poll
    75%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.16 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      63%
    • Asian American
      10%
    • Hispanic
      1%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      9%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      17%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    84%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.37 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.37 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.37 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.37 responses
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