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Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University is a public university in a small city in the Jonesboro, AR metro with 8,760 students and a 82% acceptance rate.

Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public · City, small · 8,760 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Sun Belt

Admission rate

82%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,090

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,366

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

55%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

78%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$42,617

10 years after entry

Students

8,760

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,098
$30,001–48,000$9,255
$48,001–75,000$12,205
$75,001–110,000$15,839
Over $110,000$16,444

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreArkansas State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 2204
Calculus BC3MATH 2214
AP07: United States History (Score 3)3HIST 2763 or HIST 2773
AP07: United States History (Score 4)4HIST 2763 & HIST 2773
AP13: History of Art3ART 2503
AP14: Studio Art – Drawing Portfolio3ART 1033
AP20: Biology3BIOL 1003 & BIOL 1001
AP25: Chemistry3CHEM 1013 & CHEM 1011
Show all 25 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 2204
Calculus BC3MATH 2214
AP07: United States History (Score 3)3HIST 2763 or HIST 2773
AP07: United States History (Score 4)4HIST 2763 & HIST 2773
AP13: History of Art3ART 2503
AP14: Studio Art – Drawing Portfolio3ART 1033
AP20: Biology3BIOL 1003 & BIOL 1001
AP25: Chemistry3CHEM 1013 & CHEM 1011
AP31: Computer Science A3CS 1013
AP33: Computer Science Principles3CS 1114
AP34: Microeconomics3ECON 2323
AP35: Macroeconomics3ECON 2313
AP40: Environmental Science3BIOL 1063 & BIOL 1001
AP43: European History3HIST 1013 or HIST 1023
AP57: U.S. Government and Politics3POSC 2103
AP65: Pre-Calculus3MATH 1054
AP75: Music Theory3MUS 2503
AP78: Physics B3PHYS 2054 & PHYS 2064
AP80: Physics C – Mechanics3PHYS 2034
AP82: Physics C – Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 2044
AP83: Physics I3PHYS 2054
AP85: Psychology3PSY 2013
AP90: Statistics3STAT 2003
AP93: World History3HIST 1013 or HIST 1023
Comparative Government and Politics3POSC 1003

Source: kb.astate.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse220
General Studies205
Psychology197
Business Administration and Management162
Biology/Biological Sciences76
Exercise Science and Kinesiology68
Early Childhood Education and Teaching66
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other49
Show the other 58 majors
Criminology41
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations40
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist34
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other29
Animal Sciences28
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist25
Finance24
Marketing/Marketing Management23
Mechanical Engineering23
Social Work22
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching21
Accounting21
Political Science and Government20
Sociology20
Health and Wellness20
Civil Engineering19
Plant Sciences19
Computer and Information Sciences17
Music Teacher Education16
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts14
Social Science Teacher Education12
Communication12
Management Science12
History12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching11
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist10
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management10
Electrical and Electronics Engineering9
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management9
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management8
English Language and Literature8
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management8
Economics8
Commercial and Advertising Art8
Dietetics/Dietitian7
Mathematics7
Engineering/Industrial Management7
International Business/Trade/Commerce6
Art/Art Studies6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
Chemistry5
Music Performance5
Philosophy4
Surveying Technology/Surveying4
Business/Managerial Economics3
Music3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Journalism, Other3
Foreign Languages and Literatures2
Environmental Science2
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene1
Physics1
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Foreign Language Teacher Education1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
Special Education and Teaching, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

23% of men in fraternities · 29% of women in sororities · 27% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Jonesboro, AR

138,152 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Memphis International (MEM)

Nearest hub airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.8 of 20

Elevation

304 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

27°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

3.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

60 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$860 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size