Arkansas State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.26%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,090
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,522
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Arkansas State:
- Total Enrollment: 15,726, including 7,752 online students
- 9,985 Undergraduate, 5,741 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34% men, 66% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 55%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 207 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 72 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 62 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Arkansas State Overview
Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) is a four-year, public school located in Jonesboro, AR. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Arkansas State's tuition & fees is $8,090 for Arkansas residents and $14,522 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,974.
The school has a total enrollment of 15,726 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Arkansas State's acceptance rate is 82.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.54%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 21.
Arkansas State ranked 3rd in Arkansas Colleges rankings. Arkansas State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Arkansas State University is $8,090 for in-state students and $14,522 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,322 for in-state students and $13,028 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,441 for Arkansas residents and $15,253 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,681 for Arkansas residents and $13,670 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,090 | $14,522 |
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| Graduate | $7,322 | $13,028 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,441 | $15,253 |
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| Graduate | $7,681 | $13,670 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Arkansas State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Arkansas State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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