Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
82.3%
Acceptance Rate
$8,090
Avg Cost (In-State)
$14,522
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
55.3%
Graduation Rate
9,110
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for general admission
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$34,583
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$41,524
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $73,423 | $88,611 | 248 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $36,847 | $41,947 | 149 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $36,007 | $47,023 | 137 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $33,881 | $43,733 | 135 |
| Criminology. | $36,732 | $46,293 | 66 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $43,804 | $58,128 | 58 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $43,060 | $68,408 | 50 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $60,202 | $63,340 | 48 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Tactics that apply here
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Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
Who it helps: Students with their applications ready by November of senior year, especially those targeting merit-rich publics.
How to use: List each target school's EA deadline (commonly Nov 1, sometimes Oct 15 or Dec 1). Submit complete applications + test scores by then. Confirm merit-scholarship deadlines separately — some require a different priority date or supplemental essay.
Source ↗Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
~$14k valueArkansas pays $1,000-$5,000/year at any AR college based on year in school, for residents with 19 ACT / 990 SAT or 2.5+ GPA.
Who it helps: Arkansas residents attending any AR public or eligible private college.
How to use: File FAFSA + the YOUniversal application at scholarships.adhe.edu by July 1.
Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
How to use: Set a calendar reminder for the FAFSA opening date (currently Oct 1 most years; Dec 1 in the 2024-25 transition year). Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to auto-fill tax info. Submit even if you have to estimate; corrections are easy.
Source ↗CSS Profile is required by 200+ private schools — separate from FAFSA
Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
How to use: Check the CSS Profile school list for each of your target colleges. Open the app at cssprofile.collegeboard.org as soon as it opens (early Oct). Submit ahead of each school's earliest priority date — often before the FAFSA deadline.
Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
University of Arkansas Razorback Bridge Scholarship
$1,000-$8,000/year
universityVarious ACT/GPA tiers; tiered grid for in-state and OOS automatic merit.
Deadline: November 15
Learn more ↗University of Arkansas Chancellor's Scholarship
Full tuition + fees + $2,000 stipend
university32+ ACT/1430+ SAT + 3.7 GPA. Highly competitive.
Deadline: November 15
Learn more ↗Federal Work-Study
Varies (hourly wages, typically $10–$20/hr)
federalStudents with financial need who want to earn money through part-time employment while enrolled.
Deadline: Varies by school (apply via FAFSA)
Learn more ↗Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395/year
federalUndergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (determined by FAFSA EFC).
Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA deadline for current award year)
Learn more ↗Dell Scholars Program
$20,000 over 4 years + laptop + textbook credits
nationalStudents who have participated in an approved college-readiness program, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 2.4 GPA.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗Coca-Cola Scholars Program
$20,000
nationalHigh school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership and community service.
Deadline: October 31
Learn more ↗Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Up to $55,000/year
nationalHigh-achieving high school seniors with financial need (family income under $95,000). Minimum 3.5 GPA.
Deadline: November 18
Learn more ↗Siemens Competition (now part of Regeneron ISEF)
Up to $100,000
activityHigh school students who compete in regional and national ISEF-affiliated science fairs.
Deadline: Varies by regional fair
Learn more ↗Regeneron Science Talent Search
Up to $250,000 (top award)
activityHigh school seniors who complete an independent science, math, or engineering research project.
Deadline: November (registration opens in June)
Learn more ↗Net price by income
What it actually costs your family.
Average net price (tuition, fees, room/board minus grant aid) by household income tier, AY 2023–24. Source: IPEDS NPRC1.
| Household income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,098 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,255 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,205 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,839 |
| $110,001+ | $16,444 |
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Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 82.3% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Regular Decision
82.26%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
38.4%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
38.8%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
21.1%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
78.1%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
55.4%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
Peer colleges
Similar colleges to consider.
Similar selectivity
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
82.3% acceptance
Both admit around 82% of applicants, with 9k undergrads and a s campus — a close selectivity match.
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
82.2% acceptance
Both admit around 82% of applicants, with 9k undergrads and a u campus — a close selectivity match.
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
82.1% acceptance
Both admit around 82% of applicants, with 14k undergrads and a c campus — a close selectivity match.
Cheaper alternatives
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
81.8% acceptance
Similar selectivity (82% vs 82%) but out-of-state cost runs $9k — meaningfully less than $15k.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Atlanta, GA
90.8% acceptance
Similar selectivity (91% vs 82%) but out-of-state cost runs $10k — meaningfully less than $15k.
Reaches above this college
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
53.2% acceptance
Same s setting in the South, but more selective (53% vs 82%) — a stretch target if Arkansas State University is already on your list.
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
51.6% acceptance
Same s setting in the South, but more selective (52% vs 82%) — a stretch target if Arkansas State University is already on your list.
Baylor University
Waco, TX
51.3% acceptance
Same s setting in the South, but more selective (51% vs 82%) — a stretch target if Arkansas State University is already on your list.
Safer alternatives
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX
94% acceptance
Same s setting in the South, but higher admit rate (94% vs 82%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
94.2% acceptance
Same s setting in the South, but higher admit rate (94% vs 82%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
95.5% acceptance
Same s setting in the South, but higher admit rate (96% vs 82%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
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