Arkansas State University-Newport is a public community college located in Newport, AR. It offers 65 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Arkansas State University-Newport is $3,312 for Arkansas residents and $4,752 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Arkansas public community colleges' average ($5,638).

The school has 1,868 students, which is lower than Arkansas community collleges' average (1,632). In addition, 764 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Arkansas State University-Newport. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - ASUN
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,312$4,752
Books & Supplies$600
On-Campus Living Costs$13,132
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,932
Average Financial Aid$4,194
Cost of Attendance$17,044$18,484
After Financial Aid$12,850$14,290
ASUN Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Arkansas State University-Newport$3,312$4,752
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-Newport offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs76NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4718NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist22 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology3 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies98 completers
55 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural SciencesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Science, GeneralNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 100 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration10 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Lineworker39 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist20 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medication AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 85 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training91 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,868 students at Arkansas State University-Newport including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 567 male students and 1,165 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,7326791,053
Male Students567238329
Female Students1,165441724

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 1,868 total students, 1,078 students enrolled through distance learning (764 students enrolled exclusively and 314 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,868
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses764
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses314
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses790

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Arkansas State University-Newport.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, AR
Phone870-512-7800
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$3,312
Out-of-State$4,752
Student Population »1,868 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »46%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate59% (Full-time)
43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,194
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)