What division is Alcorn State?

Alcorn State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the SWAC.

What GPA do you need for Alcorn State?

The average GPA at Alcorn State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Alcorn State?

Alcorn State has an enrollment of approximately 2,363 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Alcorn State?

Alcorn State has an acceptance rate of 45%.

How do I get recruited to play at Alcorn State?

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Alcorn State

Alcorn State, MSFCSSWAC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,363

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

45%

Acceptance

57%

Graduation

77%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Alcorn State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the SWAC, located in Alcorn State, MS. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Alcorn State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

57%

Acceptance

45%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,039

Retention

77%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$27,752

Coaching Staff28 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Alcorn State Athletics

Alcorn State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Alcorn State, MS, competing in the SWAC. With an enrollment of 2,363 students, Alcorn State offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Alcorn State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Alcorn State is 3.0. The school maintains a 57% graduation rate.

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