Arkansas State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,488

4.35% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,410

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.3%

12,252 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

15,726

39.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.2%

790 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University is a higher education institution located in Craighead County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Arkansas State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (902 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (117 degrees), and General Studies (37 degrees).

In 2024, 5,548 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,009 degrees), 5.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (776 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University is $7,488, which is $−24,432 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University is $7,488, which is $24,432 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,410.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,488

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University was $7,488. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University is $−24,432 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arkansas State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,410

2024 Value

4.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Arkansas State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,410. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Arkansas State University grew by 4.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,018

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University was of $11,018 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arkansas State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.27% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Arkansas State University received 12,252 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 52.8% annual growth. Out of those 12,252 applicants, 10,078 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.3% acceptance rate.

There were 15,726 students enrolled at Arkansas State University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Arkansas State University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,078

Accepted Out of 12,252

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arkansas State University was 82.3% (10,078 admissions from 12,252 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 52.8%, while admissions grew by 80.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Arkansas State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Arkansas State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Arkansas State University had a total enrollment of 15,726 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University is 6,148 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,578. This means that 39.1% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.7% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0954% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.9%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Black or African American Female (5.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,726 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University is 6,148 and the part-time enrollment is 9,578. This means that 39.1% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arkansas State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arkansas State University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Arkansas State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arkansas State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
10,015 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,581 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
796 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University is 63.7% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0954% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 225 students (1.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 2,110 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University is white (4,009 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (776 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Arkansas State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (902 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (117 degrees) and General Studies (37 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (1,661 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (207 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,144 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,595,921 people), Secondary school teachers (520,625 people), Education administrators (300,486 people), Other managers (275,585 people), and Special education teachers (213,829 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University in 2024 are Education (1,661 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (207 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,144 degrees), Communications (212 degrees), and Agriculture (100 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University are Education (1,661 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (207 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,144 degrees), Communications (212 degrees), and Agriculture (100 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,966,733 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (405,938 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (262,510 people), Computer Systems Design (195,098 people), and Construction (144,949 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arkansas State University.

General Management Information Systems

Most Common (2024)

3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arkansas State University was General Management Information Systems with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Arkansas State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,719

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,829

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,719 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University, which is 0.449 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,829).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arkansas State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 280 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.45 times less than the 622 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 622 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.22 times more than the 280 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from Arkansas State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,009 degrees awarded
Black or African American
776 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
223 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University is white (4,009 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (776 degrees).

1.3% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,806 degrees awarded
White Female
2,702 degrees awarded
White Female
2,661 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University is white female (2,806 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,702 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University has an endowment valued at nearly $115M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.36M (3.78%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Arkansas State University had a total salary expenditure of 249M. Arkansas State University employs 168 Assistant professors, 116 Instructors and 102 Associate professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University are Female Assistant professor (110), Female Instructor (66), and Male Assistant professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 309 employees, Management, with 258 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 115 employees.

Endowment

$115M

2024 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2023

Arkansas State University has an endowment valued at about $115M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $137M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arkansas State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$12.5M - Federal
$6.8M - State
$22.1k - Local

As of 2024, Arkansas State University received $12.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.8M from state grants and contracts, and $22.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$98.5M

2024 Salaries

7.11%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Arkansas State University paid a median of $98.5M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($249M) and a 7.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.56% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.625% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$34.1M

Instructional Salaries

480

Number of Employees

In 2024, Arkansas State University paid a total of $34.1M to 480 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University were Business and Financial Operations with 309 employees, Management with 258 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 115 employees.

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