At a glance
Average net price
$12,366
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
55.4%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
9,110
In-state tuition
$8,090
Out-of-state tuition
$14,522
Cost of attendance
$25,082
Median earnings (10y)
$42,617
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,090
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 78.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (46%), health (17%), social sciences (15%).
- STEM7%
- Health17%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts46%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services6%
- Liberal arts38.7%~3,528 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions16.8%~1,530 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business9.5%~866 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology7.0%~635 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.4%~401 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.0%~361 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.0%~274 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture2.9%~269 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~256 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~234 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~185 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.7%~158 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.0%~89 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science0.6%~53 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.4%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.3%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,010 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 987 | $55,539 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 623 | $49,487 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 397 | $57,156 | $26,355 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 378 | $28,138 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 349 | $39,337 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 332 | $41,937 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 317 | $21,382 | $22,222 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 293 | $28,328 | $22,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 288 | $42,722 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 222 | $43,517 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 210 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 203 | $33,025 | $21,424 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 192 | $44,021 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 189 | $48,727 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 185 | $58,074 | $25,750 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 180 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 163 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 145 | $33,976 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 130 | $20,719 | $22,500 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 109 | $28,247 | $27,875 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 109 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 104 | $49,040 | $16,867 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 102 | $118,704 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 101 | $34,686 | $25,134 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 99 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 95 | $33,388 | $23,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 95 | $46,099 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 92 | $37,495 | $20,915 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 84 | $42,480 | $22,239 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 80 | $41,230 | $26,241 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Master's | 73 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | $20,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 67 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 67 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 67 | $55,232 | $20,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 67 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Undergraduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 60 | $24,810 | $22,937 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University is a large institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,110 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Arkansas State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,366 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,090 for in-state students and $14,522 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,082 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 55.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,617 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Arkansas State University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (46% of credentials), health (17% of credentials), social sciences (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Arkansas State University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,090. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Jonesboro, Arkansas (city), Arkansas State University draws students from across Arkansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas State University
Q.How much does Arkansas State University cost?
The average net price at Arkansas State University is $12,366 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,082.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University?
Arkansas State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 55.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Arkansas State University?
Arkansas State University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Arkansas State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Arkansas State University graduate earns $42,617 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Arkansas State University?
Published tuition is $8,090 in-state and $14,522 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Arkansas State University located?
Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas (ZIP 72401).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Arkansas State University at their official website.