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Arkansas State University
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Annual Tuition
$7,754
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
69.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
53.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$42,617
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Arkansas State University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Jonesboro, AR. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,754, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 53.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
69.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$31,016
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.5 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$12,617
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$95,154
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$221,324
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Arkansas State University is $20,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
29
Burglary
15
Theft
6
Assault
2
Robbery
1
Rape
5
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$7,754
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
77.8%
Success
53.9%
In-State Cost
$7,754
Age 25+ Students
20.3%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
3,691 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Jonesboro
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$634
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$767
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$936
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Jonesboro metropolitan area.