Arkansas State University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1617 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #453 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #408 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #473 of 1,206 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 8,241
- Graduates
- 4,622
- 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 63% and is among the top 24% 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 | 63% | 60% | 66% |
| Applicants | 5,835 | 2,317 | 3,516 |
| Admissions | 3,693 | 1,388 | 2,305 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,225 | 497 | 728 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 76 | 31 | 45 |
3,587 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,279 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Arkansas State University are 1030-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,162 or 89%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Arkansas State University are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| 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 | 9199 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1805 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 620 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 512 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 368 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 152 (1%) |
| Asian | 147 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (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
- $11,264
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,232 | $4,986 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,232 | $4,986 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,800 | $9,972 |
| Fee in-district | $1,898 | $1,436 |
| Fee in-state | $1,898 | $1,436 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,898 | $1,436 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,640 |
Arkansas State University majors
Arkansas State University has granted 1,785 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, 1,850 master's across 45 programs, and 88 doctorate degrees across 6 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 | 437 | |||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 363 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 95 | 183 | 36 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 232 | |||
| General Studies | 21 | 206 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 177 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 117 | 56 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 134 | |||
| Public Administration | 121 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 3 | 90 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 56 | 32 | ||
| Psychology, General | 81 | 5 | ||
| Social Work | 43 | 40 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 72 | 4 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 41 | 34 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 66 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 54 | 11 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 64 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 59 | |||
| Criminology | 55 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | 28 | ||
| Finance, General | 52 | |||
| Accounting | 43 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 42 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 41 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 38 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 35 | |||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 35 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 34 | |||
| Sociology, General | 31 | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 31 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 31 | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 30 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 28 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 28 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 13 | 14 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 8 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 25 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | 5 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 23 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | 19 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 21 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 21 | |||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 21 | |||
| Plant Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 18 | |||
| History, General | 13 | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 2 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | |||
| Area Studies, Other | 10 | 1 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | 4 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 9 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 7 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | 4 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 6 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 2 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Radio and Television | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 629 | 1,785 | 1,850 | 88 |
Arkansas State University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 48% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Arkansas State University has published 4,293 scientific papers with 63,198 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 Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16 | 79 |
| 1991 | 24 | 61 |
| 1992 | 44 | 66 |
| 1993 | 44 | 68 |
| 1994 | 41 | 117 |
| 1995 | 38 | 109 |
| 1996 | 36 | 128 |
| 1997 | 33 | 147 |
| 1998 | 34 | 208 |
| 1999 | 41 | 192 |
| 2000 | 45 | 254 |
| 2001 | 49 | 306 |
| 2002 | 71 | 391 |
| 2003 | 76 | 505 |
| 2004 | 102 | 666 |
| 2005 | 118 | 740 |
| 2006 | 130 | 1031 |
| 2007 | 116 | 1310 |
| 2008 | 123 | 1532 |
| 2009 | 126 | 1728 |
| 2010 | 151 | 2000 |
| 2011 | 168 | 2222 |
| 2012 | 158 | 2670 |
| 2013 | 170 | 2837 |
| 2014 | 175 | 3321 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3594 |
| 2016 | 210 | 3665 |
| 2017 | 182 | 3651 |
| 2018 | 176 | 3805 |
| 2019 | 202 | 4547 |
| 2020 | 233 | 5170 |
| 2021 | 260 | 6506 |
| 2022 | 248 | 5948 |
Arkansas State University alumni
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Charlie Rich
- Occupations
- soldierpianistsingercountry singersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Charles Allan Rich was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. His eclectic style of music was often difficult to classify, encompassing the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, soul, and gospel genres.
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Rodger Bumpass
- Occupations
- comedianvoice actoractorsingerstand-up comedian
- Biography
-
Rodger Bumpass is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his long-running 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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Demario Davis
- Occupations
- American football player
- 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.
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Mike Beebe
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Mickey Dale Beebe is an American politician and attorney who served as the 45th governor of Arkansas from 2007 to 2015. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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 | 1,648 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2105 E. Aggie Road Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 79,000 |
| Phone | 8709722100 |