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Alcorn State University
  • 4 Year
  • ALCORN STATE, MS
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Alcorn State University
#3 in Best HBCU Schools in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • ALCORN STATE, MS
  • 718 reviews
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    Alcorn State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,360 / year
    Poll
    50%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 32 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 53 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,428 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 47 responses
    • Sub Connection, Pizza Hut, and Starbucks
      36%
    • Pattons
      28%
    • Caffeteria
      19%
    • Going to Walmart and buying your own food
      17%
    61%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 38 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 32 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      34%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      53%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      9%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    64%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 45 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 30 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      40%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      30%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      20%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      10%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 41 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      29%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      41%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      20%
    • Not very visible.
      10%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 58 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      17%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      66%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      16%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 24 responses
    • Football season
      63%
    • Spring time is full of events too (sga, probates)
      38%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 35 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      11%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      40%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      23%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      20%
    • Parties? What parties?
      6%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Homecoming, and Probate after parties
      94%
    • Homecoming
      6%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    47%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 49 responses
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