Arkansas State University

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

Based in Jonesboro, Arkansas State University enrolls 22,000 students, making it the second-largest institution of higher education in the state. The school offers over 35 online degree and certificate options through Blackboard Learn. Undergraduate candidates can pick from majors such as sociology, criminology, and nursing (RN to BSN). They can also enroll in an online bachelor of digital innovation program, concentrating their studies on either graphic communication or strategic communication. Graduate programming covers fields such as media management and sport administration. A-State also delivers master's programs in education accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. These options include school counseling, educational leadership, and curriculum and instruction. Experienced professionals can pursue accelerated online education specialist credentials, choosing from six advanced tracks. Candidates must submit a formal application and academic transcripts. Online students pay affordable tuition rates based on program, not residency status. A-State supports distance learners with personalized advising and free e-tutoring services.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

13k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

75%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✕
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✕	✔	✔
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✕	✔	✔
5	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
6	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
7	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
8	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✕
9	Education	✔	✔	✔
10	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
11	Engineering	✔	✔	✕
12	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
13	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
14	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✕	✔	✕
15	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
16	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
17	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
18	History	✔	✔	✕
19	History	✔	✔	✕
20	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✔	✕
21	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
22	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✕
23	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
24	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
25	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✕
26	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✕
27	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
28	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
29	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
30	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✕
31	Security And Protective Services	✔	✔	✕
32	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✕
33	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕