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Arkansas State University Mid-South

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in West Memphis, Arkansas, Arkansas State University Mid-South is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Arkansas State University Mid-South is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Arkansas State University Mid-South 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 10-to-1, Arkansas State University Mid-South emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Arkansas State University Mid-South is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Arkansas State University Mid-South do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,226

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,186

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Arkansas State University Mid-South received on average $6,422 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.

$6,422
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 52 70% $5,938 $308,790
Other Federal Grant 74 100% $5,295 $391,811
State Grant/Scholarships 14 19% $1,031 $14,437
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 31 42% $2,225 $68,960
Total Grant & Scholarships 74 100% $6,422 $475,208

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arkansas State University Mid-South students who enrolled in 2018 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 Mid-South students is 33.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.9%.

33.6%

  • African American 30.9% 21 students
  • white 31.6% 12 students
  • hispanic 83.3% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Arkansas State University Mid-South provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arkansas State University Mid-South 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

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)