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Arkansas State University

Also known as: A-State, AState

📍 Jonesboro, Arkansas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 9,110 Undergrads🔗 www.astate.edu

Overview

Arkansas State University is an medium public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It enrolls about 9,110 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 82%. Graduates earn a median of $42,617 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

82%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,090

490–570

Net Price

$12,366

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

78%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$42,617

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

SAT Average

1,090

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200480 – 620 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,090

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$14,522

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,082

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,366

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$10,098
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,255
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,205
$75,001 – $110,000	$15,839
$110,001 +	$16,444

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

42.4%

Academics & Programs

Arkansas State University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Liberal Arts & General Studies

38.7%

Health Professions

16.8%

Business, Management & Marketing

9.5%

Psychology

7.0%

Education

4.4%

Communication & Journalism

4.0%

Social Sciences

3.0%

Agriculture

3.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

41%

Retention (FT)

78%

% Earning >$25K

63%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,944

8 years

$40,605

10 years

$42,617

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

80.0%

White

58.6%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

63.1%

Black or African American

15.4%

Asian

0.9%

Hispanic / Latino

5.3%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

10.1%

Gender

Women

63.5%

Men

36.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arkansas State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 82%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1090.

How much does Arkansas State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,090, and out-of-state is $14,522. Average net price after financial aid is $12,366.

What is Arkansas State University known for?

Most popular programs include Liberal Arts & General Studies, Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at Arkansas State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 78% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.