School Overview
Arkansas State University (ASTATE, ASU, or "state") sits on top of Crowley's Ridge at Jonesboro, Arkansas. Its campus is nearly 800 acres and one of the largest in the state. This public university is the flagship campus for the Arkansas State University System (which is the state's second largest college system.) ASU is the second largest university in the state of Arkansas in terms of enrollment and the university has over 55,000 alumni.
Associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs are available through ASU's Sciences and Mathematics, Nursing and Health Professions, Humanities and Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Engineering, Education, Communications, Business, and Agriculture colleges.
ASU first started offering master's degree programs in 1955. ASU offered its first doctoral degree in 1992 (in educational leadership). In 1997, it added the doctoral degree in environmental science to its list of programs. In 2001 the school launched a doctoral program in heritage studies and a biomedical sciences doctoral program followed in 2006. The school had its centennial year in 2009.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 1630 State University, AR 72467-1630 (870) 972-3024 (800) 382-3030 Fax: (870) 972-3406 [email protected] Contact: Tammy Fowler Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 600 P.O. Box 1210 State University, AR 72467-0600 (870) 972-2100 www.astate.edu ASU Online Degrees |
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Size Total undergrads: 9,764 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,902 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,200 Graduate enrollment: 1,726 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $15 Online application fee: $15 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 82% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 68% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Communications & Journalism Communications Technologies Computer & Information Sciences Education Engineering Engineering Technologies English Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Mechanic & Repair Technologies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Services Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (870) 972-2100 |
| Website: | www.astate.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://asups1.astate.edu:4443/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Address: | 2105 E. Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 13,356 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 46% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,417 (41% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,900 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,860 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,497 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Arkansas State University-Main Campus.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 6 | 7 | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 11 | 13 | 20 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 4 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 11 | 5 | 7 | 6 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 47 | 14 | 73 | 56 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Arkansas State University-Main Campus and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,900 |
| Out-of-state | $15,860 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,422 |
| Out-of-state | $11,408 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,479 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,454 | 95% | $9,497 |
| Student loan aid | 833 | 55% | $6,088 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,024 | 75% | $9,534 |
| Federal student loans | 4,674 | 50% | $7,150 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Arkansas State University-Main Campus. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Arkansas State University-Main Campus students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,689 | 1,907 | 2,782 | Percent admitted | 100% | 79% | 81% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 13,356 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,928 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,428 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
- Magnetic Resonance (MR) - Programs for magnetic resonance technologists
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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