Arkansas State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Arkansas State University is a medium four-year, public school with 13,190 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1909 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

Arkansas State University will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
118
Arkansas State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 118 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, General Studies, Psychology, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Arkansas State University student retention rate is fair at 78% (well above Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is below average - 54%. Nearly 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Arkansas State University is pretty decent: 15:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - $12,800 a year. The additional fees at Arkansas State University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $600; this comes to $13,400 per year.

Read the details about Arkansas State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 6,045 applications were submitted and 4,202 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Arkansas State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Arkansas State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Arkansas State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Arkansas State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at Arkansas State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Arkansas State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Arkansas State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Arkansas State University
2105 East, Aggie Road
Jonesboro, Arkansas
72401, USA
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