Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Jonesboro, AR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 9,110 students. The acceptance rate is 82%. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,617.

82%

Acceptance

$12,366

Net price

9,110

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

82%

Acceptance rate

1,090

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading490–570

SAT Math480–620

ACT Composite18–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,366

Average net price

$8,090

In-state tuition

$14,522

Out-of-state tuition

$11,550

Room & board

$1,250

Books & supplies

$25,082

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$20,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,098

$30–48K

$9,255

$48–75K

$12,205

$75–110K

$15,839

$110K+

$16,444

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities36.8%

Health & Nursing19.4%

Business10.7%

Psychology6.7%

Communications4.5%

Education3.9%

Parks & Recreation3.0%

Social Sciences3.0%

Agriculture2.4%

Engineering Tech1.5%

After Graduation

$42,617

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,944

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,703

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

9,110

Total enrollment

39%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women

37% men

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Black

15%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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