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