Arkansas State University Mid-South

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,126

2.56% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,489

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

1,022

18.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.6%

49 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University Mid-South is a higher education institution located in Crittenden County, AR. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arkansas State University Mid-South were Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees), and General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies (4 degrees).

In 2024, 449 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University Mid-South. 50.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (273 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (126 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $3,126, which is $−5,034 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $3,126, which is $5,034 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,489.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University Mid-South received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,126

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South was $3,126. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $−5,034 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 Mid-South (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,489

2024 Value

81.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Arkansas State University Mid-South had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,489. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Arkansas State University Mid-South grew by 81.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas State University Mid-South (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

$12,752

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University Mid-South was of $12,752 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 29.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University Mid-South received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.08% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas State University Mid-South (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.

Enrollment

Arkansas State University Mid-South had a total enrollment of 1,022 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 193 students and the part-time enrollment is 829. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mid-South are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Mid-South, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.6% Black or African American, 32.3% White, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.294% Asian, and 0.196% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mid-South in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.1%) and White Male (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,022 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 193 and the part-time enrollment is 829. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mid-South 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 Mid-South (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Mid-South was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Arkansas State University Mid-South had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
589 enrolled students
White
330 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 57.6% Black or African American, 32.3% White, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.294% Asian, and 0.196% 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, 20 students (1.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 3 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University Mid-South. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University Mid-South is black or african american (273 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (126 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arkansas State University Mid-South is Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees) and General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies (4 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University Mid-South, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Precision Production (43 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (95 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 Mid-South are Registered nurses (1,585,363 people), Accountants & auditors (1,026,882 people), Other managers (811,252 people), Financial managers (534,184 people), and Chief executives & legislators (419,930 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Mid-South in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Precision Production (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (95 degrees), Health (106 degrees), and Business (74 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Mid-South are Surgeons, Physicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Mid-South are Mechanical Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Precision Production (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (95 degrees), Health (106 degrees), and Business (74 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 Mid-South are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,935,834 people), Elementary & secondary schools (826,346 people), Computer Systems Design (600,659 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (505,707 people), and Banking & related activities (461,438 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 Mid-South.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
56 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degrees awarded
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arkansas State University Mid-South was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 56 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

223

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

226

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 223 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South, which is 0.987 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (226).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South in General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies, which is 5.15 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.8 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Arkansas State University Mid-South completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% 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)

Black or African American
273 degrees awarded
White
126 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University Mid-South is black or african american (273 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (126 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
249 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University Mid-South is black or african american female (249 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (192 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University Mid-South has an endowment valued at nearly $3.17M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 539k (17%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Arkansas State University Mid-South had a total salary expenditure of 18.3M. Arkansas State University Mid-South employs 18 Instructors, 9 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University Mid-South are Male Instructor (12), Female Instructor (6), and Male Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University Mid-South are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Endowment

$3.17M

2024 Endowment

1.33%

growth from 2023

Arkansas State University Mid-South has an endowment valued at about $3.17M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University Mid-South grew 1.33% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.24M 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 Mid-South (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 Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.26M - Federal
$1.34M - State
$499k - Local

As of 2024, Arkansas State University Mid-South received $2.26M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.34M from state grants and contracts, and $499k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$8.88M

2024 Salaries

0.288%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Arkansas State University Mid-South paid a median of $8.88M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($18.3M) and a 0.288% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.36% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.733% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Arkansas State University Mid-South paid a total of $1.52M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.1% 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 Mid-South were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

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