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Arkansas State University

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Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Arkansas State University is a public institution in Jonesboro with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,617 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,085.

Established
1909
Motto
"Educate, Enhance, Enrich"
Mascot
Howl and Scarlet
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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70%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
7,994Students
15:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$42,617Earnings 10yr
$13,085Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Arkansas State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 550
510590
MathMid: 565
520590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,754
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,826
Room & Board$11,100
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$22,823
Average Net Price$13,085
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,806
$30–48K$11,300
$48–75K$14,092
$75–110K$15,587
$110K+$17,431

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,085

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

60

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (178)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,994
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 15%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.1%
Freshman Retention77.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,944
8 Years$40,605
10 Years$42,617

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,100
Men
$42,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#61
Washington Monthly
#134

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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