ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT ALCORN STATE

Nestled in Lorman, Mississippi, Alcorn State operates one of the nation's historically significant athletic programs from its 1871 founding as a land-grant institution serving 2,933 students. The Braves sponsor 16 varsity sports across the Southwestern Athletic Conference at the Division I-FCS level, balancing competitive ambitions with the mission of a historically Black university. This athletic footprint reflects Alcorn State's commitment to providing comprehensive opportunities for student-athletes within a close-knit campus community.

Alcorn State's athletic portfolio spans both traditional revenue sports and emerging programs, including recent additions like women's lacrosse that expand competitive offerings. The football program anchors the department's profile within the SWAC, competing alongside basketball, baseball, and softball in established conference competition. Swimming & diving, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball round out a broad-based athletics operation that emphasizes both male and female participation across multiple competitive levels and seasons.