Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,754
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,826
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,754
Net price (after aid)$13,085
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,806
$30k – $48k$11,300
$48k – $75k$14,092
$75k – $110k$15,587
$110k+$17,431
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,617
Median debt at graduation$20,500
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans42%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13.1k below avg
Out-of-state value
$13.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$13.8k
below avg
Net price
$13.1k
below avg
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.6k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Civil EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
1030 - 1180
ACT range
19 - 25
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- Where is Arkansas State University located?
- Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro, AR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Arkansas State University?
- Arkansas State University is a public university based in AR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Arkansas State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Arkansas State University is approximately 70%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Arkansas State University?
- Arkansas State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,754 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Arkansas State University?
- Arkansas State University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,760 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Arkansas State University?
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