Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · City · 9,110 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Jonesboro, AR, 72401 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
68 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,082
Out-of-state COA
$31,514
Avg net price
$12,366
Room & board
$11,550
In-state tuition
$8,090
Out-of-state tuition
$14,522
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
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
Admissions
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
Reading 490–570
Math 480–620
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 18–24
English 17–25
Math 16–23
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
24%
Consumer completion
54%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
54%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,944
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,617
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,767
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$33,450
Independent students
31%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
39%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
5%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
10%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,944
10 years after entry
$42,617
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Institutional
Endowment
$115M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,579/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,703
Federal loan rate
42%
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