Arkansas State University-Newport

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Newport, Arkansas, Arkansas State University-Newport 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-Newport 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-Newport 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 12-to-1, Arkansas State University-Newport emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Newport is reported to be 38%, 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-Newport is 60% , 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-Newport do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,856

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,320

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University-Newport 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, 95 of freshman students at Arkansas State University-Newport received on average $4,775 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.

$4,775

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	119	57%	$5,454	$648,991
Other Federal Grant	192	91%	$4,289	$823,494
State Grant/Scholarships	59	28%	$1,200	$70,776
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	31	15%	$1,806	$55,990
Total Grant & Scholarships	199	95%	$4,775	$950,260

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arkansas State University-Newport 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-Newport students is 37.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.1%.

37.5%

African American 15.2% 7 students
white 43.0% 96 students
unknown 22.2% 2 students
hispanic 30.8% 4 students

Service Offerings

Arkansas State University-Newport provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Arkansas State University-Newport offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

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

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