Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR · Public

Acceptance rate
82%
Average SAT
1,090
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
9,110
In-state tuition
$8,090
Out-of-state tuition
$14,522
Avg net price
$12,366
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 970 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at Arkansas State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.201
2Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.200
3Psychology, General.142
4Business Administration, Management and Operations.127
5Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.102
6Biology, General.68
7Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.64
8Finance and Financial Management Services.53
9Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.52
10Criminology.48
11Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.46
12Agricultural Business and Management.40
13Marketing.40
14Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.34
15Sociology.33
16Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.31
17Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.31
18Communication and Media Studies.30
19Political Science and Government.28
20Accounting and Related Services.28

Showing top 20 of 52 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Arkansas State University?

Arkansas State University has an acceptance rate of 82% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Arkansas State University?

Admitted students at Arkansas State University typically score between 970 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Arkansas State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Arkansas State University is approximately $12,366 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Arkansas State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.