Alcorn State University
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Request Info
Welcome to Alcorn
Alcorn Legacy Campus Overview
Academics
Academic Experience STEM at Alcorn Alumni Outcomes
Student Life
Student Life Student Orgs Athletics Residence Life Golden Girls & Sounds of Dyn-o-mite
Admissions
Family Dynamic Financial Aid
Virtual Map
My playlist 
There are currently no videos in your playlist, click on the plus icon ADD TO PLAYLIST below the video description to add it to your playlist.
    Alcorn State University
    Homepage

    Welcome to Alcorn

    Alcorn Legacy Campus Overview

    Academics

    Academic Experience STEM at Alcorn Alumni Outcomes

    Student Life

    Student Life Student Orgs Athletics Residence Life Golden Girls & Sounds of Dyn-o-mite

    Admissions

    Family Dynamic Financial Aid
    Virtual Map
    Play Sound
    Apply Visit Request Info
    Apply Visit Request Info
    Next Video
    Campus Overview
    Next video starting in 10s

    Alcorn Legacy

    Alcorn State University, a Historically Black College and University, is a comprehensive land-grant institution that celebrates a rich heritage with a diverse student and faculty population. The University emphasizes intellectual development and lifelong learning through the integration of diverse pedagogies, applied and basic research, cultural and professional programs, public service and outreach, while providing access to globally competitive academic and research programs. Alcorn strives to prepare graduates to be well-rounded future leaders of high character and to be successful in the global marketplace of the 21st century.

    Learn more about the history of Acorn State University

    Alcorn's legacy is a very rich history. When I think about Alcorn's legacy, I think about the collection the body of Alcorn, the family of Alcorn that have contributed greatly in the world, in all facets of life in various careers.

    We have those who've been successful on the stage as actors like Timon Kyle Duret, a celebrity fashion designer, like Jay Bolin, folks in sciences like our president Dr. Nave. Guys, like if you know anything about her background, in the success that she's an example of that.

    This is an unbelievable place to attend college. It means a lot when you come here to this campus and see how beautiful it is. It's a beautiful campus just to see it. And just driving now 552 and all of a sudden you pop up and get Alcorn State. And it's unbelievable.

    Alcorn is like a big family. Because of the university size, you can have a closer relationship to your peers, and faculty, and staff. You're never gonna feel like you're alone at Alcorn because it's always going to be somebody dear to help you or guide you or mentor you always.

    If you want to be around people that's gonna be able to help you throughout life where you can further your education and be a great pillar in the community, this is the place to come. Alcorn State has a built-in tradition, family-oriented, whatever you need, you can get from here in Alcorn State University.

    Panoramic video playback may work incorrectly in your browser

    Alcorn Legacy

    Campus Overview

    © 2025 Alcorn State University
    • Share on Facebook
    • Share on Twitter
    StudentBridge
    Apply Visit Request Info