Arkansas State University-Main Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,232

2021 Average Net Price

$13,560

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.3%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

63.3%

5,835 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

12,863

47% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52%

787 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Craighead County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at Arkansas State University-Main Campus were Elementary & Middle School Administration (525 degrees awarded), Reading Teacher Education (80 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (7 degrees).

In 2021, 5,209 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University-Main Campus. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,964 degrees), 6.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (616 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is $5,232, which is $−17,952 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is $5,232, which is $−17,952 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,560.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,232

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was $5,232. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is $−17,952 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$13,560

2021 Value

5.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arkansas State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,560. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arkansas State University-Main Campus grew by 5.01%.

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

$9,695

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was of $9,695 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.24% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.24% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

1.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was 1.3%, which represents 56 out of the 4315 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 5,835 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.0171% annual growth. Out of those 5,835 applicants, 3,693 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.3% acceptance rate.

There were 12,863 students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in 2021. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 35.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,693

Accepted Out of 5,835

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arkansas State University-Main Campus was 63.3% (3,693 admissions from 5,835 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.0171%, while admissions declined by −5.81%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Arkansas State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in 2021 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 had a total enrollment of 12,863 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is 6,052 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,811. This means that 47% 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 71.5% White, 14% Black or African American, 3.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, 0.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by White Male (29%) and Black or African American Female (6.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Black or African American Female (6.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,863 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is 6,052 and the part-time enrollment is 6,811. This means that 47% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
9,199 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,805 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
512 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is 71.5% White, 14% Black or African American, 3.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, 0.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% 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% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 152 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,703 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 (3,964 degrees awarded). There were 6.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (616 degrees).

The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is Elementary & Middle School Administration (525 degrees awarded), followed by Reading Teacher Education (80 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (7 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (1,879 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (276 degrees), and Agriculture (106 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 (1,686,275 people), Secondary school teachers (436,395 people), Education administrators (288,235 people), Other managers (240,320 people), and Special education teachers (179,484 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in 2021 are EDUCATION. (1,879 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (276 degrees), Agriculture (106 degrees), Communications (254 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (204 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are EDUCATION. (1,879 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (276 degrees), Agriculture (106 degrees), Communications (254 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (204 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,887,971 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,967 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (258,699 people), Individual & family services (159,908 people), and Computer Systems Design (142,200 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 (2021)

Elementary & Middle School Administration
363 degrees awarded
Reading Teacher Education
232 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
177 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was Elementary & Middle School Administration with 363 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,753

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,456

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,753 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Main Campus, which is 0.507 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,456).

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 2021, 346 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in Elementary & Middle School Administration, which is 0.615 times less than the 563 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 563 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Main Campus in Elementary & Middle School Administration, which is 1.63 times more than the 346 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% 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, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.14% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,964 degrees awarded
Black or African American
616 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
174 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is white (3,964 degrees awarded). There were 6.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (616 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,661 degrees awarded
White Male
1,303 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
446 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University-Main Campus is white female (2,661 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1303 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.13M (3.98%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 209M. Arkansas State University-Main Campus employs 166 Assistant professors, 120 Associate professors and 110 Instructors. Most academics at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are Female Assistant professor (103), Male Professor (67), and Female Instructor (65).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 258 employees, Management, with 227 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees.

Endowment

$104M

2021 Endowment

26.1%

growth from 2020

Arkansas State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University-Main Campus grew 26.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $53.3M 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

$11.2M - Federal
$6.33M - State
$70.2k - Local

As of 2021, Arkansas State University-Main Campus received $11.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.33M from state grants and contracts, and $70.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$90.2M

2021 Salaries

1.35%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Main Campus paid a median of $90.2M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($209M) and a 1.35% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$35.6M

Instructional Salaries

509

Number of Employees

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Main Campus paid a total of $35.6M to 509 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

166 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

258 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus were Assistant professor with 166 employees, Associate professor with 120 employees, and Instructor with 110 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 258 employees, Management with 227 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Main Campus was Female Assistant professor with 103 employees, Male Professor with 67 employees, and Female Instructor with 65 employees.

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