Jonesboro, AR
Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 70% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,689 | 3,747 | 1,395 | 80% |
| 2020 | 5,836 | 3,921 | 1,293 | 67% |
| 2021 | 5,835 | 3,693 | 1,301 | 63% |
| 2022 | 6,045 | 4,202 | 1,325 | 70% |
| 2023 | 8,019 | 5,587 | 1,660 | 70% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,840 of 3,904 women and 2,744 of 4,108 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Arkansas State University has an acceptance rate of 70% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,587 of 8,019 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
8,019 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,660 enrolled.
No. Arkansas State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 70% — it has become more selective.