Alcorn State University
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UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Alcorn State University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Alcorn State University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.
Founded in 1871 in Lorman, Mississippi, Alcorn State University is the oldest public historically Black land-grant institution in the U.S. and the second oldest state-supported institution of higher education in Mississippi. ASU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in arts and science, business, education, psychology, and nursing.
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$159MTotal Economic Impact
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1656Jobs
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$1.9BLifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates