Arkansas State University Three Rivers campus
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Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Malvern, Arkansas, ASU Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers 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, ASU Three Rivers emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at ASU Three Rivers is reported to be 31%, 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 ASU Three Rivers 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 ASU Three Rivers do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,458

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University Three Rivers 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

$5,882

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University Three Rivers 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, 81 of freshman students at Arkansas State University Three Rivers received on average $6,208 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.

$6,208
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 35 67% $5,456 $190,945
Other Federal Grant 35 67% $5,593 $195,745
State Grant/Scholarships 23 44% $887 $20,412
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 29% $2,972 $44,578
Total Grant & Scholarships 42 81% $6,208 $260,735

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arkansas State University Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers students is 30.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.4%.

30.7%

  • African American 18.2% 2 students
  • white 30.5% 18 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Arkansas State University Three Rivers provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arkansas State University Three Rivers 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
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training