Arkansas State University-Newport

https://www.asun.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,760

7.48% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$8,490

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.408%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

1,868

37.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

45.8%

109 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Newport is $2,760, which is $5,400 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,490.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University-Newport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,760

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Newport was $2,760. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Newport is $−5,400 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arkansas State University-Newport (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,490

2024 Value

0.853%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Arkansas State University-Newport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,490. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Arkansas State University-Newport grew by 0.853%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas State University-Newport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,071

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University-Newport was of $8,071 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.83% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arkansas State University-Newport (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University-Newport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.67% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas State University-Newport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.408%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University-Newport was 0.408%, which represents 1 out of the 245 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arkansas State University-Newport had a total enrollment of 1,868 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Newport is 697 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,171. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Newport are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Newport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% White, 21.9% Black or African American, 5.73% Hispanic or Latino, 4.18% Two or More Races, 0.803% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.589% Asian, and 0.0535% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Newport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.4%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Black or African American Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Newport in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,868 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Newport is 697 and the part-time enrollment is 1,171. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Newport are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arkansas State University-Newport (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arkansas State University-Newport was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Arkansas State University-Newport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arkansas State University-Newport (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,178 enrolled students
Black or African American
410 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Newport is 63.1% White, 21.9% Black or African American, 5.73% Hispanic or Latino, 4.18% Two or More Races, 0.803% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.589% Asian, and 0.0535% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (1.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 579 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University-Newport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University-Newport is white (1,014 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (377 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arkansas State University-Newport is General Health Services (142 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (101 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (97 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University-Newport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (129 degrees awarded), Precision Production (74 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Newport are Registered nurses (1,518,469 people), Medical & health services managers (172,124 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,924 people), Physicians (142,433 people), and Pharmacists (141,666 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Newport in 2024 are Transportation (129 degrees awarded), Precision Production (74 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees), Health (758 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (101 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Newport are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Newport are Transportation (129 degrees awarded), Precision Production (74 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees), Health (758 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (101 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Newport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,679,212 people), Elementary & secondary schools (351,406 people), Outpatient care centers (302,041 people), Offices of physicians (221,160 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (189,509 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arkansas State University-Newport.

Most Common (2024)

General Health Services
142 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
101 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
97 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arkansas State University-Newport was General Health Services with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Arkansas State University-Newport according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

504

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,083

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 504 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Newport, which is 0.465 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,083).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arkansas State University-Newport by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Newport in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 15.1 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 349 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Newport in General Health Services, which is 8.95 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from Arkansas State University-Newport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,014 degrees awarded
Black or African American
377 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University-Newport is white (1,014 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (377 degrees).

0.252% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
637 degrees awarded
White Female
499 degrees awarded
White Male
443 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University-Newport is white female (637 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (499 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University-Newport has an endowment valued at nearly $3.03M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 233k (7.69%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Arkansas State University-Newport had a total salary expenditure of 23.3M. Arkansas State University-Newport employs 36 Instructors, 25 Assistant professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University-Newport are Female Instructor (19), Male Instructor (17), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Newport are: Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, Management, with 34 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$3.03M

2024 Endowment

8.96%

growth from 2023

Arkansas State University-Newport has an endowment valued at about $3.03M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University-Newport grew 8.96% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.38M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arkansas State University-Newport (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.3M

2024 Salaries

3.77%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Arkansas State University-Newport paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($23.3M) and a 3.77% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.468% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.68M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Arkansas State University-Newport paid a total of $3.68M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Newport were Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, Management with 34 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

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Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

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