Alcorn State University ranked number seven on College Consensus’ Best HBCU list for 2018
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Posted By: Reginald Claremont on May 01, 2018 The College Consensus has ranked Alcorn State University number seven on its 2018 Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities list. Alcorn is the list’s top public HBCU in the nation, top-ranked Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) school, and top-ranked Mississippi HBCU. President Alfred Rankins Jr. is proud of the University’s latest ranking and credits its success to attention to detail and excellence. “This latest recognition is a culmination of Alcorn’s focus on quality, affordability, brand identity, and data-driven planning and policy development,” said Rankins. The College Consensus ranking of the Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities has a broader purpose than finding the HBCUs most praised by published rankings and student reviews. It’s also an essential tool for students looking for a college or university that will best fit their needs. Whether they are looking for a supportive and inclusive community, a challenging and uplifting academic environment, or the networking opportunities of the legendarily loyal HBCU alumni, students can trust College Consensus to provide a comprehensive picture of the nation’s best HBCUs. To view Alcorn’s ranking, visit College Consensus 2018 Best HBCU Rankings - https://www.collegeconsensus.com/rankings/... -ALCORN- Alcorn State University is a premier comprehensive land-grant university that develops diverse students into globally competitive leaders, and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships that benefit the surrounding communities, state, nation, and world. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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