Total Cost $17,226
Total Enrollment 12,156
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Arkansas State University-Main Campus

http://www.astate.edu
2105 E. Aggie Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
(870) 972-2100

Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Arkansas State University-Main Campus, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 55.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,627), and 58% receive loans ($7,656 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,256. Off campus it is around $17,748.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Arkansas State University-Main Campus is $9,497 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,370
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,290
Tuition Graduate in State $3,744
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,540
Living Costs
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,226
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $25,146
Total Expense In State Off Campus $28,718
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,970
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $36,638
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $18,890
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,053 people applied to Arkansas State University-Main Campus. Of the applicants, 77.0% were admitted (78.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 55.0% accepted (57.0% male and 54.0% female)

Of the 10,024 undergraduate students at Arkansas State University-Main Campus, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 73.0% of the 2,132 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     81.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     68.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     38.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     19.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     37.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 01/10/11
Admissions Office Phone 870-972-3024
Admissions Office Email jshepherd@astate.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 1630, State University, AR 72467
Admissions Transfer URL http://www2.astate.edu/admissions/
Admissions Website http://www2.astate.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.astate.edu/application_options.shtml
Application Fee $15

In order to be accepted to Arkansas State University-Main Campus, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Arkansas State University-Main Campus SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 520
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 0 67 9
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 43 9
Animal Sciences, General 12
Food Technology and Processing 0
Plant Sciences, General 12
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6 2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 6 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 36 5 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 36 5
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 256 70
Accounting 54 8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 0
Business Administration and Management, General 101 55
Business/Managerial Economics 1
Finance, General 52
International Business/Trade/Commerce 13
Management Information Systems, General 1 7
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 35
Tourism and Travel Services Management 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 81 10
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 11
Journalism 44 5
Radio and Television 26 5
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 37 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9 2
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 28
Education 29 0 252 130 6
Agricultural Teacher Education 5 0
Art Teacher Education 3
Biology Teacher Education 1 0
Business Teacher Education 3 10
Chemistry Teacher Education 1 0
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0 4
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 11 9
Curriculum and Instruction 18
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 136 4
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 0
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 6
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 7 28
Elementary Education and Teaching 5
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8 1
French Language Teacher Education 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 52
Mathematics Teacher Education 7 0
Music Teacher Education 10 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 16 1
Physics Teacher Education 0
Reading Teacher Education 14
Social Science Teacher Education 8 1
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 22
Speech Teacher Education 1
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 11
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering 55
Civil Engineering, General 8
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 10
Engineering, General 29
Mechanical Engineering 8
Engineering technologies/technicians 2 15 0
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 2 15
Engineering/Industrial Management 0
English language and literature/letters 19 13
English Language and Literature, General 11 9
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 8 4
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 8
Child Care and Support Services Management 8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3 156 203 107 0
Athletic Training/Trainer 1
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 16
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2 15
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 3 4
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 31 68
Nurse Anesthetist 41
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 99 103 29
Physical Therapist Assistant 24
Physical Therapy/Therapist 15 0
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 18
History 9 13
History, General 9 13
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 125 94
General Studies 44 94
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 81
Mathematics and statistics 8 5
Mathematics, General 8 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 0
Gerontology 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural resources and conservation 8 6 4
Environmental Science 6
Environmental Studies 4
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 8
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 44 3
Health and Physical Education, General 2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 20
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 6
Physical sciences 20 3
Chemistry, General 20 3
Physics, General 0
Psychology 39 10
Counseling Psychology 10
Psychology, General 39
Public administration and social service professions 57 8
Public Administration 8
Social Work 57 0
Security and protective services 1 0 4 4
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1 0
Criminal Justice/Police Science 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Forensic Science and Technology 0 4
Social sciences 64 11
Criminology 36
Economics, General 1
Geography 0
Political Science and Government, General 11 9
Sociology 16 2
Visual and performing arts 30 8
Art/Art Studies, General 12 3
Commercial and Advertising Art 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Music Performance, General 2 5
Music, General 3
 
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