Discover Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, Mississippi
Alcorn State University is a 4 year or higher State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MA, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Alcorn State University graduates 42% of its students.
Contact Info
Quick Overview
- $25,179 Undergraduate Tuition
- $12,712 Graduate Tuition
- Master's College & University: Small Programs
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2,344 Undergraduate Enrolled
*Certificate and degree-seeking students - 502 Graduate Students Enrolled
- 42% Graduation Rate
Student Demographics
- 21 Average Age
- 33% Men
- 67% Women
- 40% White
- 2% Hispanic
- 57% Black
- 1% Asian
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Nursing Programs
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Family Nurse Practitioner FNP
- Hybrid BSN to MSN Program
- $19,976 In-State Tuition
- 44 Credits
- 24 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 600 Clincal Hours
- 4.4 Program Score
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Family Nurse Practitioner FNP
- Hybrid MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $9,080 In-State Tuition
- 20 Credits
- 20 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 600 Clincal Hours
- 4.3 Program Score
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Nurse Educator
- Hybrid BSN to MSN Program
- $15,890 In-State Tuition
- 35 Credits
- 24 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 240 Clincal Hours
- 4.3 Program Score
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Nurse Educator
- Hybrid MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $5,902 In-State Tuition
- 13 Credits
- 16 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 240 Clincal Hours
- 4.2 Program Score
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RN to BSN
- Online BSN Program
- $11,118 In-State Tuition
- 34 Credits
- 8 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 4.4 Program Score
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Traditional BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $39,240 In-State Tuition
- 120 Credits
- 48 Months
- 4.3 Program Score
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Alcorn State University is a public land-grant university founded in 1871 with a historically Black student body, located adjacent to Lorman, Mississippi.
Nursing Programs
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- RN to BSN
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- LPN Advanced Program
Hands-On Learning Experiences
The state-of-the-art learning environment offered by Alcorn State University's School of Nursing is meant to help students gain the information, and abilities required to deliver safe, efficient, and client-centered care. Also, The ASU Family Clinic is open to nursing students at all times, providing them with experiential learning opportunities. With this access, they can put their theoretical knowledge to use in practical situations, which improves their clinical competence and practical abilities.
NCLEX-RN Passing Rate
Alcorn State University's nursing students have performed admirably on the NCLEX-RN over the last three years, earning an impressive 88.13% passing rate. This continuous achievement is a result of the university's nursing program's excellent instruction and demanding training.
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