Arkansas State University Mid-South

Arkansas State University Mid-South is a public community college located in West Memphis, AR. It offers 50 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,744 for Arkansas residents and $4,824 for out-of-state students at Arkansas State University Mid-South. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($5,638) of public community colleges in Arkansas.

It has 1,022 students that are lower than the average population (1,632 students) of community colleges in Arkansas. In addition, 204 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $26,700.

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Academic Overview

Arkansas State University Mid-South is a 2-4 years, public school located in West Memphis, Arkansas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,744 for Arkansas residents and $4,824 for other students on average. It offers 50 degree programs through 35 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (3 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2000 W. Broadway, West Memphis, AR
Phone	870-733-6722
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,744 Out-of-State$4,824
Student Population »	1,022 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	58%
Transfer-out Rate	9%
Retention Rate	58% (Full-time) 51% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,077
Students to Faculty	11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,744 for Arkansas residents and $4,824 for out-of-state students at Arkansas State University Mid-South. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,638) over public community colleges in Arkansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Arkansas State University Mid-South. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,744	$4,824
Books & Supplies	$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs	$18,582
Average Financial Aid	$5,077
Cost of Attendance	$23,786	$24,866
After Financial Aid	$18,709	$19,789
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Arkansas State University Mid-South	$3,744	$4,824
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas	$4,218	$5,638
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Arkansas State University Mid-South offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	3	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	35	15	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	70 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	31 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,022 students at Arkansas State University Mid-South including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 425 male students and 652 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,077	233	844
Male Students	425	55	370
Female Students	652	178	474

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Arkansas State University Mid-South, there are 979 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 402 students were attending classes through distance learning (223 students are enrolled exclusively and 179 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	979
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	223
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	179
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	577

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