Arkansas State University-Newport

https://www.asun.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,760
    7.48% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,490
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,868
    37.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    45.8%
    109 Graduates

    About

    Arkansas State University-Newport is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, AR. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arkansas State University-Newport were General Health Services (142 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (101 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (97 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,587 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University-Newport. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,014 degrees), 2.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (377 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,178 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      410 enrolled students
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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).

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    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).

    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).

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    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)
    1. General Health Services
      142 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      101 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,014 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      377 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      637 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      499 degrees awarded
    3. 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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.68M
    Instructional Salaries
    69
    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.

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    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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