Arkansas State University-Main Campus

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,232

20% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$14,275

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.4%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

67.2%

5,836 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

13,106

49.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

51.2%

842 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Craighead County, AR. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Arkansas State University-Main Campus were Registered Nursing (205 degrees awarded), General Studies (172 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees).

In 2020, 4,750 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University-Main Campus. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,661 degrees), 6.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (580 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is $5,232, which is $−17,298 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is $5,232, which is $−17,298 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,275.

In 2020, 85% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,232

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was $5,232. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is $−17,298 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,275

2020 Value

7.48%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Arkansas State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,275. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Arkansas State University-Main Campus grew by 7.48%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,390

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was of $9,390 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of room and board increased by 3.93% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 3.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 13.3% with respect to 2019, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.4%

2018 Default Rate

149

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was 3.4%, which represents 149 out of the 4388 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Arkansas State University-Main Campus received 5,836 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 24.5% annual growth. Out of those 5,836 applicants, 3,921 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.2% acceptance rate.

There were 13,106 students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in 2020, and 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 33%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

3,921

Accepted Out of 5,836

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arkansas State University-Main Campus was 67.2% (3,921 admissions from 5,836 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 79.9%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 24.5%, while admissions grew by 4.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

1% of enrolled first-time students at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Arkansas State University-Main Campus has a total enrollment of 13,106 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is 6,465 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,641. This means that 49.3% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 3.94% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.946% Asian, 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.061% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (6.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,106 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is 6,465 and the part-time enrollment is 6,641. This means that 49.3% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Arkansas State University-Main Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arkansas State University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
9,724
Black or African American
1,733
Hispanic or Latino
516

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is 74.2% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 3.94% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.946% Asian, 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.061% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 181 students (1.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1534 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is white (3,661 degrees awarded). There were 6.31 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (580 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is Registered Nursing (205 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (172 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (1,770 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (245 degrees), and Agriculture (116 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,762,288 people), Secondary school teachers (395,224 people), Education administrators (283,332 people), Other managers (227,790 people), and Social workers, all other (170,591 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are Education (1,770 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (245 degrees), Agriculture (116 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (192 degrees), and Communications (149 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (2,877,916 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (366,533 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (249,428 people), Individual & family services (157,320 people), and Insurance carriers (127,809 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arkansas State University-Main Campus.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
205 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
172 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
104 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was Registered Nursing with 205 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Arkansas State University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,608

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

3,142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,608 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Main Campus, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,142).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arkansas State University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 334 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in Elementary & Middle School Administration, which is 0.581 times less than the 575 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 575 degrees were awarded to women at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in Elementary & Middle School Administration, which is 1.72 times more than the 334 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 31% of students graduating from Arkansas State University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is Male and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.31% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,661 degrees awarded
Black or African American
580 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is white (3,661 degrees awarded). There were 6.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (580 degrees).

1.66% of degree recipients (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
2,437 degrees awarded
White Male
1,224 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
420 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is white female (2,437 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,224 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $82.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.14M (2.6%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Arkansas State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of $213M. Arkansas State University-Main Campus employs 162 Assistant professors, 136 Instructors, and 125 Associate professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are Female Assistant professors (104), Female Instructors(86), and Male Professors (67).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 262 employees, Management, with 221 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 136 employees.

Endowment

$82.3M

2020 Endowment

2.01%

growth from 2019

Arkansas State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $82.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University-Main Campus grew 2.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$14M - Federal
$6.4M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Arkansas State University-Main Campus received $14M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.4M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$89M

2020 Salaries

2.5%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Arkansas State University-Main Campus paid a median of $89M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($213M) and a 2.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.759% decline from 2018 and a 1.5% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$36.8M

Instructional Salaries

536

Number of Employees

In 2020, Arkansas State University-Main Campus paid a total of $36.8M to 536 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

162 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

262 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus were Assistant professor with 162 employees; Instructor with 136 employees; and Instructor with 125 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 262 employees; Management with 221 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 136 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was Female Assistant professor with 104 employees, Female Instructor with 86 employees, and Male Professor with 67 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arkansas State University-Main Campus.