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Arkansas State University-Main Campus

credit: The Arkansas National Guard/license

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Rating

Public

Type

18,977

Students

$13,500

Tuition

80%

Acceptance

#1670

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Jonesboro, AR

2105 E. Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Arkansas State University-Main Campus is a large public institution located in Jonesboro, AR ranked 12th in Arkansas. It has a total of 10,860 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a little below 4/5ths of applicants. Arkansas State University-Main Campus offers 198 different majors and is best known for its Social Science Teacher Education, Radiation Therapy, and Commercial and Advertising Art programs (nationally ranked 17th, 26th, and 30th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,540 for in-state students and $13,500 for those from out-of-state, Arkansas State University-Main Campus is relatively inexpensive. 36.69% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take in about $32,200 per year, which is 22% below the national median.
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Cost

$15,860
Above Average

Arkansas State University-Main Campus

$15,860

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,348

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$21,814

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

80%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Arkansas State University-Main Campus

80%

National

69%
Sat

1013 - 1220

2% of students submit

Admissions Yield

37%

ACT

19 - 26

95% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

10,860Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

97%

Part-Time

3%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

17%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6% Reading Teacher Education76% Others

11% Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6% Reading Teacher Education

76% Others

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

11%

421 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

7%

247 Graduates

Reading Teacher Education

6%

240 Graduates

Curriculum and Instruction

6%

227 Graduates

General Studies

5%

183 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

167 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching, Other

4%

163 Graduates

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

4%

151 Graduates

Public Administration

4%

137 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors18:118:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

18

Number of Library Books

435,795

Academic Spend per Student

$5,162

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

75%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$27,500/Year

Arkansas State University-Main Campus

$27,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$27,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$32,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

36%