Alcorn State, MS · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University (in-state) | $8,785 | — |
| MS average | $9,100 | -3% |
| National average | $18,082 | -51% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,785 | $35,140 |
| Out-of-state | $8,785 | $35,140 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Alcorn State University ranks 25 by in-state tuition among the 37 MS colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to Alcorn State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Delta State University | $8,605 |
| Jackson State University | $8,965 |
| Mississippi University for Women | $8,492 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,772 |
In-state tuition at Alcorn State University is $8,785 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,785.
Alcorn State University in-state tuition is 3% below the MS average of $9,100.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Alcorn State University is 51% below that.
$8,785 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Alcorn State University comes to about $35,140 for an in-state student and $35,140 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Alcorn State University ranks 25 out of the 37 MS colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.