What Arkansas State costs
Arkansas State University charges $8,090 a year in published tuition and fees for Arkansas residents, about $4,045 a semester, and $14,522 a year for students from other states, about $7,261 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,082 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,857 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Arkansas State
For fall 2024, Arkansas State University received 12,252 applications and admitted 10,078 students, and 1,969 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 970 and 1190.
What Arkansas State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Arkansas State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 220 |
| General Studies | 205 |
| Psychology | 197 |
| Business Administration and Management | 162 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 76 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 68 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 66 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 49 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Arkansas State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas: 8,767 undergraduates
- Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana: 9,514 undergraduates
- Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas: 8,150 undergraduates
- University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas: 7,762 undergraduates
- The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas: 7,440 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Arkansas State University's acceptance rate? 82.3% for fall 2024: 10,078 of 12,252 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Arkansas State University? $8,090 a year for in-state students and $14,522 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Arkansas State University? About 9,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Arkansas State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 970–1190.
What is the campus setting at Arkansas State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Arkansas State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Arkansas State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
