Alcorn State University: Acceptance Rate, Fees & Courses

• Public bus: The Alcorn State University Transit System (ASU-TS) provides bus service to and from the university campus, as well as to nearby towns and cities. The bus system has several routes, and fares are very affordable.
  
• Taxi: Several taxi companies in Alcorn State can provide transportation to and from the university campus, as well as to other destinations in the area. Taxi fares can be a bit expensive, but they are a convenient option.
  
• Ride-sharing: Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in Alcorn State. These services can be a more affordable option than taxis, but they may not be as reliable.
  
• Bicycle: Biking is a great way to get around Alcorn State. The city has a few dedicated bike lanes, and the university campus is also very bike-friendly.

Alcorn State University offers a variety of services to its students, faculty, and staff. These services include:

• Academic advising: Students can get help with choosing classes, planning their academic journey, and understanding their financial aid options.
• Career services: Students can get help with writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and finding internships and jobs.
• Financial aid: Students can get help with applying for financial aid, understanding their financial aid options, and managing their student loans.
• Health services: Students can get health care services, including medical care, mental health care, and counselling.
• Housing & Dining Services: Students can live on campus in residence halls or apartments. Students can eat at campus dining halls, restaurants, and cafes.
• Recreation: Students can participate in intramural sports, use the fitness centre, or take part in other recreational activities.

• Athletics: Alcorn State is a member of the NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and competes in 15 sports. The Braves are known for their football team, which has won five SWAC championships.
  
• Clubs and organizations: There are over 60 student organizations and clubs at Alcorn State, including fraternities and sororities, academic clubs, religious groups, and cultural organisations.
  
• Intramural sports: Alcorn State offers a variety of intramural sports for students to participate in.
  
• The Arts: Alcorn State is home to an art gallery, theatre, and music department. Students can also take advantage of the university's cultural events throughout the year.
• Off-campus activities: Students can explore the small town of Lorman, Mississippi, or visit the nearby cities of Jackson and Vicksburg. There are also several state parks and forests in the area.

Alcorn State University offers a variety of on-campus housing options for students. The residence halls are located on the main campus in Lorman, Mississippi.

• Traditional Residence Halls: These halls offer traditional dormitory-style living with shared bathrooms and common areas. There are two-bedroom and four-bedroom suites available.
  
• Apartment-Style Residence Halls: These halls offer apartment-style living with private bedrooms and bathrooms. There are one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments available.
  
• Greek Housing: Alcorn State University has 10 fraternities and 7 sororities that offer housing for their members.
  
• Special Needs Housing: Alcorn State University offers housing for students with disabilities. This housing is ADA-compliant and has features to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities.
  

The cost of on-campus housing varies depending on the type of housing and the number of bedrooms. The average cost of on-campus housing for the 2022-2023 academic year is $7,360 per semester.