Arkansas State University — College Profile

About

Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, is a comprehensive public research institution best known for its strong academic programs in agriculture, nursing and health professions, education, and business. The university sets itself apart through unique global and professional pathways, including an on-campus site of the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and a groundbreaking international branch campus in Querétaro, Mexico. Campus life is anchored by a close-knit, supportive community where students actively participate in over 200 student organizations, a vibrant Greek system, and spirited NCAA Division I Red Wolves athletics in the Sun Belt Conference.

Wikipedia:Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second-largest university in the state. The university was founded in 1909 and is located atop 1,376 acres on Crowley's Ridge.

Location

Jonesboro, AR, 72401 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MEM · Memphis

68 mi away

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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

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%

4-yr on-time completion

41%

1st-yr retention

78%

Transfer-out rate

24%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

54%

Transferred

29%

Still enrolled

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%

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

Black

15%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

10%

Unknown

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing197

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities177

Psychology, General175

Business Administration, Management and Operations166

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods101

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness81

Biology, General62

Criminology61

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication49

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas49

Agricultural Business and Management44

Marketing40

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services39

Finance and Financial Management Services39

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions36

Accounting and Related Services31

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Institutional

Endowment

$115M

Classification

R2: High Research

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$7,579/mo

Instructional spend/student

$5,703