Check out why Alcorn State University received a D grade in our Report Card below. 
Alcorn State University is a public historically black university in Lorman, Mississippi. It has over 85 clubs and organizations, including student government, honor societies, religious groups, and special-interest groups. Students at Alcorn State University can attend Division I sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Natchez Performing Arts Center, or explore nearby Jackson, Mississippi.
Alcorn State University offer 46 degree programs for students to choose from. Notable former students include Hiram Rhodes Revels, former NFL player Steve McNair, and actor Michael Clarke Duncan.

Alcorn State University receives a “C” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3083" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

Alcorn State University receives a “D-” grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s degree make $47,400 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Recent Graduates

Alcorn State University receives an “F” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s degree make $69,000 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

Alcorn State University receives an “F” grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 87% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private)

Alcorn State University receives a “C” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $33,766 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

Alcorn State University receives an “A” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. The <a href="https://www.alcorn.edu/offices/finance-and-administration/human-resources-management/employment-resources/trainings/new-employee-orientation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does not appear to require or encouraged any Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity training.
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

Alcorn State University receives an “A” grade for not having a Bias Reporting System or a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

Alcorn State University receives a “C” grade due to having no active Turning Point USA chapter. The university has not denied a Turning Point USA chapter on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

Alcorn State University receives an “A” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. The <a href="https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/c2c/university-studies-degree-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does require certain categories of courses, but none appear to relate to diversity, equity, or inclusion. Students choose courses from the following categories:
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<li>English Composition</li>
<li>Math</li>
<li>Social Science</li>
<li>Natural Science</li>
<li>Creative Arts</li>
</ul>
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

Alcorn State University receives an “A” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university does not appear to have any segregated dormitories, graduation ceremonies, or classes by race or sexual orientation.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

Alcorn State University receives an “A” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, no instances of protests, speech cancellations, or violence/attempted violence against speakers have occurred.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

Alcorn State University receives a “C” grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. According to the <a href="https://www.alcorn.edu/discover-alcorn/covid-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university’s</a> COVID-19 page, &#8220;We continue to urge all faculty, staff, and students to get vaccinated and boosted.&#8221;
The university&#8217;s mask guidance reads, &#8220;Face coverings are not currently required, but are strongly encouraged particularly in indoor settings, such as classrooms and shared office environments.&#8221;
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Mask and Vaccine Mandates

Alcorn State University receives a “C-” grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (<a href="https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPEDS</a>), as of 2020, 6.00% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.
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Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees

Alcorn State University

Check out why Alcorn State University received a D grade in our Report Card below. 

Alcorn State University is a public historically black university in Lorman, Mississippi. It has over 85 clubs and organizations, including student government, honor societies, religious groups, and special-interest groups. Students at Alcorn State University can attend Division I sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Natchez Performing Arts Center, or explore nearby Jackson, Mississippi.

Alcorn State University offer 46 degree programs for students to choose from. Notable former students include Hiram Rhodes Revels, former NFL player Steve McNair, and actor Michael Clarke Duncan.

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