Arkansas State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Jonesboro, AR

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$5,232

Avg in-state tuition

$10,800

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Arkansas State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Arkansas State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,486, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 73 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,232, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,800.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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13k

Students enrolled

75%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

74%

Black

13%

Hispanic

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Two or more races

2%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

43

Total Online Enrollment

9,829

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

77% On-campus

23% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 33% online

Associate Check Bold 14% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 8% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 42% online

Master's Check Bold 32% online

Doctorate Check Bold 25% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,232 $10,800
Graduate $4,986 $9,972

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,250
On-campus room and board $10,022
On-campus other expenses $4,708
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,367
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,970
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,111

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $21,212 $26,780
Off-campus without family $21,819 $27,387
Off-campus with family $11,593 $17,161

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

90%

State Grant Aid

71%

Institution Grant Aid

77%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,873
State Grant Aid $1,687
Institution Grant Aid $7,732
Pell Grant Aid $4,624

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC