Good

Score: 63/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

43/100 · earnings-weighted

Arkansas State University

4-Year Public

📍 Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401

🌐 www.astate.edu/

Arkansas State University — acceptance rate 70%, tuition $7,176 in-state, $13,248 out-of-state

Arkansas State University campus, Jonesboro, AR. Photo: Zereshk, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

71/100

Affordability

C+

61/100

Resources

C+

62/100

Experience

B+

75/100

Prestige

48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

14,032

Total Enrollment

55%

Graduation Rate

78%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

70%

Acceptance Rate

$13,002

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Arkansas State University ▼

8% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$189,172

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,129

1-Year Change

+4.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Arkansas State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,617

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$38,944

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$20,500

Median debt at graduation

55.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,090

Average SAT

Median ACT

38.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 29th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Arkansas State University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	—	$98,691	-2%	#130 of 258	#18	—
Mechanical Engineering	$74,284	$91,665	-1%	#143 of 318	#18	—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$73,423	$88,611	+-0%	#412 of 966	#87	$21,222
Civil Engineering	—	$83,270	-4%	#145 of 233	#10	—
Computer and Information Sciences	$46,227	$79,309	-14%	#306 of 459	#184	$19,736
Finance and Financial Management Services	$43,060	$68,408	-18%	#362 of 452	#198	$20,790
Accounting and Related Services	$58,152	$67,944	-11%	#524 of 796	#284	$20,925
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$60,202	$63,340	-11%	#157 of 253	#114	$17,949
Plant Sciences	$49,536	$61,397	+9%	#12 of 44	#3	$14,716
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	—	$60,039	+2%	#97 of 215	#17	$18,327
Homeland Security	—	$58,242	-17%	#29 of 33	#16	—
Agricultural Business and Management	$43,804	$58,128	-13%	#59 of 77	#39	$17,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	$56,697	$57,419	-24%	#92 of 93	#83	—
Marketing	$44,051	$56,685	-18%	#441 of 516	#278	$26,620
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	$32,685	$55,833	+2%	#221 of 610	#66	$20,500
Biology	$25,730	$54,441	-5%	#546 of 841	#211	$21,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	$40,812	$54,196	-15%	#146 of 178	#90	$23,250
Political Science and Government	—	$49,078	-22%	#528 of 565	#359	—
Social Work	$33,140	$47,449	-8%	#331 of 420	#118	$29,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$36,007	$47,023	-31%	#1133 of 1176	#1000	$20,556
Criminology	$36,732	$46,293	-17%	#109 of 113	#66	$23,250
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	$30,586	$46,015	-25%	#147 of 156	#112	$19,697
Sociology	$34,105	$45,889	-13%	#374 of 462	#177	$25,000
Psychology	$29,198	$44,872	-12%	#807 of 1027	#337	$22,220
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$41,530	$44,780	-13%	#307 of 345	#169	$25,625
Communication and Media Studies	$40,192	$44,327	-21%	#575 of 660	#400	$21,250
Fine and Studio Arts	—	$43,758	+6%	#152 of 423	#36	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$33,881	$43,733	-18%	#402 of 476	#280	$23,795
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$36,847	$41,947	-11%	#603 of 680	#358	$18,715
Mathematics	$32,625	$41,340	-41%	#308 of 309	#302	$21,000
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	$31,324	$40,961	-19%	#143 of 158	#101	$21,000
Design and Applied Arts	$35,970	$39,897	-23%	#270 of 299	#210	—
English Language and Literature	$35,114	$38,366	-21%	#528 of 576	#405	$21,000
Animal Sciences	$31,444	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Avg rent near campus: $1,129/mo
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🏆 Where Arkansas State University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

of 8 schools

🥈

General Studies

of 100 schools

🥈

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other

of 12 schools

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

Reading Teacher Education

of 59 schools

#20

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

of 100 schools

#20

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

of 100 schools

#21

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

of 100 schools

#27

Engineering/Industrial Management

of 85 schools

#27

Curriculum and Instruction

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,176	$13,248
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$26,226	$32,298

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

41%

Receive Pell Grants

45%

Take Out Loans

$13,002

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,806
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,300
$48,001 - $75,000	$14,092
$75,001 - $110,000	$15,587
$110,001+	$17,431

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 902 grads/yr Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 706 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 413 grads/yr General Studies 242 grads/yr Psychology, General 198 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 192 grads/yr Management Science 175 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 170 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 166 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 127 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 107 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 97 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 95 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 93 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 80 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 80 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 77 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 74 grads/yr Public Administration 71 grads/yr Social Work 55 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Arkansas State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary

$104k/yr 333,300 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Industrial-organizational psychologists

$110k/yr 5,600 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Student Demographics

14,032

Total Students

65%

Women

72%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic 5%

Black 15%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 72%

Off-Campus (Renters) 8%

With Family 20%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,123 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%

Hybrid (Some Online) 24%

Fully Online 47%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 72%

25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Arkansas State University?

Arkansas State University has an acceptance rate of 70%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Arkansas State University?

Tuition at Arkansas State University is $7,176 for in-state students and $13,248 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,002.

What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University?

The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Arkansas State University a good school?

Arkansas State University has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Arkansas State University?

Arkansas State University has a total enrollment of 14,032 students. Most students (72%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Arkansas State University?

Yes! Approximately 8% of students at Arkansas State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,123 students who need rental housing near campus.

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