Arkansas State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,110 students.
About This School
Arkansas State University is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas with approximately 9,110 undergraduate students enrolled. Arkansas State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,366 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $36,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second-largest university in the state. The university was founded in 1909 and is located atop 1,376 acres on Crowley's Ridge.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $13,085/year average net price and only $15,000 median debt at graduation, A-State is genuinely affordable, making it a solid option for cost-conscious students. However, the 55% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish — and median earnings of $36,600 a decade out suggest limited financial upside unless you're pursuing a field with stronger local or regional demand. Worth considering if you have a clear academic plan and strong self-motivation, but do your homework on completion rates for your specific program before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,110 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Other Schools in Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Public
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · Public
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Public
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Public
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Public
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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