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 (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 71%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 435 / 505
- SAT Math: 460 / 555
- SAT Writing: 400 / 480
- ACT Composite: 20 / 25
- ACT English: 21 / 27
- ACT Math: 19 / 25
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 13,900 (10,113 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 76% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,180 (in-state); $12,610 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,202
- Other Expenses: $3,917
- Total Cost: $19,299 (in-state); $24,729 (out-of-state)
Arkansas State University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 93%
- Arkansas State Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 89%
- Loans: 50%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $9,209
- Loans: $5,127
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): 71%
- Transfer Out Rate: 22%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 19%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Arkansas State University Mission Statement:
"Arkansas State University educates leaders,
enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives."
