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 (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 63%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 410 / 480
- SAT Math: 440 / 575
- SAT Writing: 410 / 500
- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 27
- ACT Math: 19 / 25
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 13,415 (10,051 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 77% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $6,934 (in-state); $12,238 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $6,898
- Other Expenses: $3,781
- Total Cost: $18,613 (in-state); $23,917 (out-of-state)
Arkansas State University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 90%
- Arkansas State Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 77%
- Loans: 59%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,658
- Loans: $5,980
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): 68%
- Transfer Out Rate: 22%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 16%
- 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."
