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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $15,441
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $47,220
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Arkansas State University is a public college in Jonesboro, AR with 9,110 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,441 per year ($13,900 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,220 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,019
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,587
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–570
200800
SAT Math480–620
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Arkansas State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,511
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,354
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,002
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,900
- $30–48k$12,268
- $48–75k$13,006
- $75–110k$18,783
- $110k+$22,599
Get a personal estimate with Arkansas State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $47,220
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,498
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 9,110
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 43%
- White63%
- Hispanic5%
- Black15%
- Asian1%
Arkansas State University FAQ
What is Arkansas State University's acceptance rate?+
Arkansas State University admits 82% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Arkansas State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1090.
What ACT score do you need for Arkansas State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Arkansas State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Arkansas State University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,019 students applied to Arkansas State University and 5,587 were admitted; 1,660 enrolled.
Does Arkansas State University consider legacy status?+
No. Arkansas State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Arkansas State University require an essay?+
Arkansas State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Arkansas State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,511 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,441.
What is Arkansas State University's graduation rate?+
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 106458 · How we use this data
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