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Arkansas State University

#976 in US ranking Jonesboro, AR
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,511
Tuition & fees
$8,090
Avg. aid
$9,974
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
970–1190
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$45,817
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Arkansas State University?

Homecoming is one of Arkansas State's recurring campus traditions, bringing alumni and current students together around Red Wolves athletics and related activities. The particular schedule may include student events and game-day gatherings, and it changes from year to year.

Athletic events, performances, exhibitions, and academic presentations also give students recurring occasions to gather on campus. They serve different audiences: attending a football game is not the same experience as participating in a theater production or presenting academic work. Students interested in a particular event should use the current university calendar rather than assume a previous year's program will repeat unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at Arkansas State University?

Arkansas State offers on-campus student housing, including shared residential options, and students can obtain meal plans for campus dining. Housing availability does not mean placement is automatic; assignments depend on eligibility, the application process, and available space.

Applicants should compare residence-hall and apartment-style options by contract length, room configuration, meal-plan rules, and proximity to classes. First-year students should check the current residency policy and any applicable exemption process before signing an off-campus lease. Returning students and transfer students may face different eligibility or selection procedures.

Campus dining offers places to eat outside residence halls as well as meal-plan use, but hours and participating locations can change during breaks. Students living off campus can compare a meal plan with their own grocery and commuting costs. Before committing to housing, the most consequential details to review are the contract's cancellation terms, payment schedule, and whether a preferred room type is actually available.

Arkansas State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Arkansas State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
18:1
Undergraduates living on campus
31%

Arkansas State University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Arkansas State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Arkansas State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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