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About Arkansas State University

high research activityhealth sciences focusaccessible admissionsmid south public universityeducation and business strengths

Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, AR, known for its high research activity, health sciences focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 70%, ASU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,325 students each year. ASU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1180, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. ASU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,319 per year; the sticker price of $28,221 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Arkansas State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1095
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 3.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1180 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 18 – 24

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Arkansas State University

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Financial Aid — High Impact
Arkansas State has automatic merit scholarships tied to GPA and ACT or SAT scores, so make sure your application reflects your strongest academic record to maximize the aid you receive without a separate scholarship application.
Test Score Strategy
Arkansas State is test optional and your score falls below the 75th percentile, so skipping score submission is a smart move since the admissions office puts very little weight on essays or test scores and your GPA will carry the application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Arkansas State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$28k/yr$10.1k
30k-48k~$28k/yr$9.3k
48k-75k~$28k/yr$12.2k
75k-110k~$28k/yr$15.8k
110k+~$28k/yr$16.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,627
Undergrad Enrollment
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