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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Arkansas

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas

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Arkansas State University is a public college located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Arkansas State University is $4,986. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $9,972. The college offers Master’s degrees in 52 different degree areas, with 19 Master’s degrees offered online. Arkansas State University enrolls 4,622 graduate students, with 86% part-time students, 80% online students, and 3% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.astate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
651 full-time
3,971 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:3,686
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:161
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:2,265
  • Online students
    80%
  • Male/Female
    30% / 70%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$4,986
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,972
  • Application fee:$30
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,436
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$277
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,436
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$554
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,850 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
56 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:39
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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