Established in 1871, Alcorn State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Lorman (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Mississippi. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Alcorn State University is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Alcorn State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 151 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Alcorn State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.