
Jonesboro, AR
Open Admissions
Graduation
Arkansas State University is a public four-year institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. With an enrollment of approximately 7,994 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 70%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 54%. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,617 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,085 per year.
Acceptance Rate
70%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
54%
Enrollment
7,994
Total students
Median Earnings
$42,617
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,754
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,826
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,085
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1010–1160
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
19 – 25
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1010
Median
1095
75th
1160
SAT Math
25th
520
Median
565
75th
590
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
25
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$52,340
10-Year Earnings
$426,170
ROI Multiple
8.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students