Lorman, MS · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Alcorn State University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,894-student campus.

2.42
Incidents / 1k students
#2,121
Rank of 3,050
#23
MS rank
2,894
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Alcorn State University reports 2.42 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,121 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 69% of ranked campuses its size.

2.42
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,121
of 3,050 ranked nationally
69%
report fewer incidents than this campus
4
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-4 reported incidents

Alcorn State University decreased from 8 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Alcorn State University is a Public institution located in Lorman, MS, enrolling approximately 2,894 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MS, it ranks #23 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,894 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Alcorn State University is "Rape" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MS averaging 2.97 incidents per 1,000 students, Alcorn State University reports 19% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.42 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2121

See peer comparison

State Rank (MS)

#23

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where Alcorn State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 31% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Alcorn State University percentile rank 30.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2121 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Alcorn State University reports 19% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,785
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,785
Avg Net Price
$13,265
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
70%
How does this cost rank in MS? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
45%
SAT Average
904
SAT Math Range
270–485
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
15–19

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
77%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$27,752
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,421
Loan Repayment (3yr)
54%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Alcorn State University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 75% (16 → 4 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 16 4 ▼ -75.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 017
Arson 000
Burglary 006
Fondling 100
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 342
Robbery 021
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 2 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Alcorn State University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

MS

Alcorn State University

2.42 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,121
Enrollment
2,894
Data year
2023

SC

Bob Jones University

0.69 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,430
Enrollment
2,893
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · 2,894 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC · 2,893 enrolled
Safety Score 0.69
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · 2,895 enrolled
Safety Score 11.40
University of Guam
Mangilao, GU · 2,895 enrolled
Safety Score 2.07
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · 2,892 enrolled
Safety Score 0.69

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Alcorn State University nationally (rank #2121), regardless of size or state.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
National Rank #2120
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
National Rank #2122
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Santa Fe, NM
National Rank #2119
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
National Rank #2123
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
National Rank #2118

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alcorn State University safe?
Alcorn State University has a safety score of 2.42 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,121 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Alcorn State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Alcorn State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MS.
Does Alcorn State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Alcorn State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Alcorn State University's Safety Profile

Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS enrolls 2,894 students and has a safety score of 2.42 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2121 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 8 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Alcorn State University's 2.42 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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