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Arkansas State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 3,200
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 63%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Arkansas State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Arkansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Arkansas State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Arkansas State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,130

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,698

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Arkansas State University received on average $11,264 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,264
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 543 44% $4,896 $2,658,432
Other Federal Grant 1,159 94% $4,469 $5,179,003
State Grant/Scholarships 794 64% $1,488 $1,181,716
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,153 93% $6,509 $7,504,701
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,231 100% $11,264 $13,865,420

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arkansas State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Arkansas State University students is 53.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.9%.

53.8%

  • asian 70.0% 14 students
  • African American 42.0% 71 students
  • white 57.2% 683 students
  • unknown 29.2% 7 students
  • hispanic 37.2% 16 students
  • International Students 37.7% 29 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sun Belt Conference
  • Baseball Sun Belt Conference
  • Basketball Sun Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Arkansas State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arkansas State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)