Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Public · Sun Belt Conference
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Arkansas State University admitted 82.3% of applicants university-wide (10,078 of 12,252).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 82.3% | 10,078 | 12,252 |
| Men | 82.3% | 4,536 | 5,514 |
| Women | 82.3% | 5,541 | 6,736 |
Of 10,078 admitted students, 1,969 enrolled (19.5% yield).
Arkansas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 970–1190
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Arkansas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $27,322/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,522 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,800 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $27,322/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,098 |
| $30k–48k | $9,255 |
| $48k–75k | $12,205 |
| $75k–110k | $15,839 |
| Over $110k | $16,444 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- A-State Scholar — $10,000 (Merit)
- A-State Trailblazer — Up to $10,000 per academic year (on-campus) (Merit)
- A-State Inspire — $6,000 per academic year (Merit)
- A-State Enrichment — $4,000 per academic year (Merit)
- A-State Endeavor — $2,000 per academic year (Merit)
- Arkansas Promise Plus — Covers remaining tuition and mandatory fees (Athletic and Student Activity Fees) after federal Pell Grants and state scholarships; includes housing costs for first-year on-campus students (off-campus students receive Voluntary Meal Plan and $500 Promise Plus Perks per semester first-year only) (Other)
- Mileage Waiver — Waives out-of-state tuition costs (pays in-state tuition and fees only) (Merit)
- Out-of-State Scholarship — Waives out-of-state tuition costs (pays in-state tuition and fees only) (Merit)
- Promise Plus Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Trailblazer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- A-State Scholar — $10,000 (Merit)
- A-State Trailblazer — Up to $10,000 per academic year (on-campus) (Merit)
- A-State Inspire — $6,000 per academic year (Merit)
- A-State Enrichment — $4,000 per academic year (Merit)
- A-State Endeavor — $2,000 per academic year (Merit)
- Mileage Waiver — Waives out-of-state tuition costs (pays in-state tuition and fees only) (Merit)
- Out-of-State Scholarship — Waives out-of-state tuition costs (pays in-state tuition and fees only) (Merit)
- Trailblazer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
Arkansas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- Official ACT/SAT Scores
- Immunization Record (2 MMRs)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- Official ACT/SAT Scores
- Immunization Record (2 MMRs)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Arkansas State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Arkansas State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,617
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
Arkansas State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #352
- WSJ: #558
- Niche: #477
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (11%), Psychology (7%), Social sciences (3%).
Arkansas State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.