Arkansas State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1604 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #435 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #390 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #513 of 1,013 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 67 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 8,201
- Graduates
- 4,989
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.astate.edu
Arkansas State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Arkansas State University has an acceptance rate of 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 66% | 72% |
| Applicants | 6,045 | 2,875 | 3,168 |
| Admissions | 4,202 | 1,909 | 2,293 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,240 | 529 | 711 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 85 | 37 | 48 |
2,988 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,823 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Arkansas State University are 980-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,169 or 88%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Arkansas State University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9174 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1892 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 783 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 569 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 403 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 163 (1%) |
| Asian | 149 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,225
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,888 | $6,282 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,888 | $6,282 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,744 | $11,520 |
| Fee in-district | $568 | $436 |
| Fee in-state | $568 | $436 |
| Fee out-of-state | $568 | $436 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,100 |
Arkansas State University majors
Arkansas State University has granted 1,717 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 1,744 master's across 44 programs, and 77 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Arkansas State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 537 | |||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 351 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | 200 | 28 | |
| General Studies | 37 | 201 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 188 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 114 | 54 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 167 | |||
| Psychology, General | 142 | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 111 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 106 | |||
| Public Administration | 102 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 76 | 23 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 46 | 40 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 84 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 5 | 53 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 57 | |||
| Social Work | 26 | 31 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 51 | |||
| Finance, General | 51 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 40 | 10 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | 28 | ||
| Criminology | 48 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 37 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 36 | |||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 34 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 31 | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31 | |||
| Communication, General | 30 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 28 | 2 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 29 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 28 | |||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 27 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 6 | 21 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 27 | |||
| Accounting | 26 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 8 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 26 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 26 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 23 | |||
| Plant Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | 15 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 19 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 14 | 1 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 13 | |||
| History, General | 10 | 3 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 13 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 13 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 12 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | 3 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Area Studies, Other | 4 | 5 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 9 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | 2 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 9 | |||
| Economics, General | 8 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | |||
| Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Radio and Television | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | 1 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 2 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Statistics, General | 1 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 699 | 1,717 | 1,744 | 77 |
Arkansas State University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 45% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Arkansas State University has published 4,773 scientific papers with 70,982 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 28 | 64 |
| 1992 | 46 | 78 |
| 1993 | 47 | 77 |
| 1994 | 45 | 118 |
| 1995 | 38 | 110 |
| 1996 | 38 | 137 |
| 1997 | 34 | 144 |
| 1998 | 34 | 208 |
| 1999 | 48 | 194 |
| 2000 | 47 | 274 |
| 2001 | 57 | 323 |
| 2002 | 86 | 443 |
| 2003 | 81 | 567 |
| 2004 | 110 | 737 |
| 2005 | 122 | 831 |
| 2006 | 148 | 1135 |
| 2007 | 130 | 1416 |
| 2008 | 131 | 1627 |
| 2009 | 140 | 1792 |
| 2010 | 159 | 2163 |
| 2011 | 191 | 2425 |
| 2012 | 156 | 2818 |
| 2013 | 185 | 3024 |
| 2014 | 170 | 3538 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3731 |
| 2016 | 224 | 3858 |
| 2017 | 192 | 3786 |
| 2018 | 194 | 4218 |
| 2019 | 205 | 4798 |
| 2020 | 255 | 5400 |
| 2021 | 240 | 6115 |
| 2022 | 277 | 6323 |
| 2023 | 238 | 6532 |
Arkansas State University alumni
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Charlie Rich
- Occupations
- soldiercomposermusiciansinger-songwritercountry singer
- Biography
-
Charles Allan Rich was an American country singer. His eclectic style of music also blended influences from rockabilly, jazz, blues, soul, and gospel.
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Rodger Bumpass
- Occupations
- singervoice actorcomedianactor
- Biography
-
Rodger Bumpass is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his role as Squidward Tentacles on the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He voices several other characters on the show as well, including the purple doctor fish and various anchovies.
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Julia Butterfly Hill
- Occupations
- environmentalistwritermotivational speaker
- Biography
-
Julia Lorraine Hill is an American environmental activist and tax redirection advocate. She is best known for having lived in a 200-foot (61 m)-tall, approximately 1000-year-old California redwood tree for 738 days between December 10, 1997, and December 18, 1999. Hill lived in the tree, affectionately known as Luna, to prevent Pacific Lumber Company loggers from cutting it down. She ultimately reached an agreement with the lumber company to save that tree. She is the author of the book The Legacy of Luna and co-author of One Makes the Difference.
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Demario Davis
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Demario Davis is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas State. Davis has also played for the Cleveland Browns.
General info
| Alternative names | ASU Arkansas State University-Jonesboro |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Motto | Powering Minds |
| Colors | scarlet, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (June-July; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,627 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2105 East, Aggie Road Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 79,000 |
| Phone | 8709722100 |