Arkansas State University Description:
Arkansas State University (ASU) is a public university located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a small city in the northeast corner of the state. The university offers 168 fields of study and has a 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio. On the student life front, ASU has an impressive 300 student organizations, including an active Greek system in which about 15% of students participate. In athletics, the Arkansas State University Red Wolves compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 78%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 460 / 520
- SAT Math: 450 / 580
- SAT Writing: 410 / 490
- ACT Composite: 18 / 24
- ACT English: 18 / 25
- ACT Math: 17 / 24
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 11,130 (9,646 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female
- 79% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $6,370 (in-state); $14,290 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $5,806
- Other Expenses: $3,130
- Total Cost: $16,306 (in-state); $24,226 (out-of-state)
Arkansas State University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 92%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 44%
- State / Local Grants: 22%
- Institutional Grants: 44%
- Loans: 51%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,320
- State / Local Grants: $2,550
- Institutional Grants: $4,445
- Loans: $5,000
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Finance, Middle School Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
- Transfer Out Rate: 27%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 19%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 37%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Arkansas State University Mission Statement:
"Arkansas State University educates leaders,
enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives."
