Founded in 1871, Alcorn was the nation's first state-supported institution for the higher education of African Americans. Alcorn is located in Claiborne County, Mississippi. Around 3,100 students are currently studying in the university. The university operates out of 2 campuses, in Lorman and in Natchez. Seven schools—Arts and Sciences; Agriculture, Research, Extension, and Applied Sciences; Education and Psychology; Business; Nursing; Graduate School and College for Excellence—offer programs leading to the associate, baccalaureate, master's and specialist degrees.