Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Arkansas State University is a 4-year public school in northeast Arkansas and the second largest university in the state. Arkansas State is home to eight academic colleges awarding bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degrees in over 150 academic fields of study. We offer traditional in person classes, fully online programs, and hybrid programs. Additionally, the university hosts the Arkansas Biosciences Institute and the Honors Living-Learning Community, where students have the opportunity to study and live with their honors program peers. For recreation, Arkansas State features over 25 intramural sports leagues including dodgeball and golf.

Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$13,406
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1188

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$13,406
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,090
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$14,522
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,550
Books and Supplies
$1250
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,806
$30k - $48k
$11,300
$48k - $75k
$14,092
$75k - $110k
$15,587
$110k+
$17,431
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,720
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,593
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,720

 

Students receiving state aid
60%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1802
Students receiving federal aid
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,593
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$33,836,488
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$17,988,793

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,705
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,197
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,115
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,157

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
70%
Acceptance Rate
8019
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1038
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 30
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
19%
86%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1188
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
520
75th
590
Reading
25th
510
75th
590
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
216
$30k - $48k
114
$48k - $75k
113
$75k - $110k
107
$110k+
122

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 870-972-3024
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
14,032
Total Number of Undergrads
8,760
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
38%
40-99 Students
10%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
108

Faculty Overview

0
100
52%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Residency
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
19%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
41
Countries Represented
50
Ethnicity
African American
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
5%
White
68%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
175
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
32%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Red Wolves
School Colors
scarlet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Total Male Athletes
214
Total Female Athletes
123
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Arkansas State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,600
Top 5 Cities
Jonesboro
Little Rock
Memphis
Fayetteville
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Arkansas State University
Walmart
St. Bernards Healthcare
US Army
UMAS
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,197
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Gracie's Review

from Salem, AR

A-State has the best concert bands, pep bands, and chamber bands I have ever heard, and not only do they sound good they also have the best directors, Dr. Labovitz and Dr. Oliver. Besides their bands ...

Allison's Review

from Conway, AR

The dorms here are set up in a suite-style, so not having to share a bathroom with many people is great! The caf offers plenty of options, ranging from pizza to stir fry to delicious sandwiches. Sport...

Cassidy's Review

from Jonesboro, AR

ASU Jonesboro is a great university. The teachers are professional and educated. Its a diverse campus that provides great resources for students....