Arkansas State University

#8 in Arkansas

4-years Public College In Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University (referred to as Arkansas State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Jonesboro, AR. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Arkansas State University is $7,754 for Arkansas residents and $13,826 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,190 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).The highest degree offered at Arkansas State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$7,754 (Arkansas Residents) $13,826 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate69.51%
Student Population13,190
Test Scores1,100 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate52%
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Arkansas State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1928 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Arkansas State University is $7,754 for Arkansas residents and $13,826 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Arkansas State University is $6,980 for Arkansas residents and $12,416 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Arkansas State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,371 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Arkansas State University is 69.51% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.53%. The average SAT score is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 22. Arkansas State University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 13,190 students are attending at Arkansas State University (8,201 undergraduate students). There are 536 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 187 part-time faculty working for Arkansas State University. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,569 (full-time) and 378 (part-time). The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is 52% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 78% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Arkansas State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Arkansas State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Arkansas State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Arkansas State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
Arkansas State University Mission Statement
Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives.