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Arkansas State University Science & Tech Programs

Arkansas State University is a public institution located in Jonesboro, AR. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Arkansas State University Rankings

Arkansas State University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 66	State — Arkansas
Overall Quality	#121 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#940 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Arkansas State University?

Contact information for Arkansas State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2105 East, Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone:	8709722100
Website:	www.astate.edu/
Admissions:	www.astate.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.astate.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into Arkansas State University?

You can apply to Arkansas State University online at: https://www.astate.edu/info/apply/

Arkansas State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Arkansas State University

This is what Arkansas State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Arkansas State University?

Arkansas State University admits 82%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 78% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Arkansas State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 570. Math scores were between 480 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 970 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Arkansas State University ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Arkansas State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,514	4,536	82%
Women	6,736	5,541	82%

Can I Afford Arkansas State University?

The average net price after aid at Arkansas State University is $13,085. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,488
In-State Fees	$602
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,920
Out-of-State Fees	$602
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,090
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,522

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at Arkansas State University receive some form of financial aid (1,505 students).

Approximately 80% of students at Arkansas State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,974 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,343.

Student Loan Debt

42% of Arkansas State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,406 per year.

Arkansas State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,150 students enrolled at Arkansas State University. Arkansas State University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,994 undergraduate students at Arkansas State University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Arkansas State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	95
Black or African American	1,159
Hispanic	431
White	5,108
American Indian/Alaska Native	23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	311
Non-Resident	767

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Arkansas State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arkansas	1,373
Missouri	116
Tennessee	73
Texas	23
Florida	8

Additionally, approximately 9.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Arkansas State University Graduate Student Diversity

5,272 of Arkansas State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Arkansas State University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Arkansas State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	94
Black or African American	1,038
Hispanic	231
White	3,331
American Indian/Alaska Native	31
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	131
Non-Resident	295

Online Learning at Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,216 undergraduate students at Arkansas State University took at least one online class — of those, 2,824 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 134 students took at least one online class and 4,928 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Arkansas State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.