Arkansas State University-Newport

About Arkansas State University-Newport

Arkansas State University-Newport is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Newport, Arkansas. It enrolls 1,236 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: asun.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

36.1%

Net Price

$8,444

Median Earnings (10yr)

$41,524

Enrollment

1,236

Student : Faculty

12:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Arkansas State University-Newport generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Arkansas State University-Newport isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $8,444 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$3,312

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$4,752

Room & Board (on-campus)

$7,600

Room & Board (off-campus)

$10,400

Books & Supplies

$600

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$5,532

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$5,532

Total Cost of Attendance

$15,060

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $7,403
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $8,475
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $9,872
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $10,346
• Over $110,000
  $12,781

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

36% of full-time students who enrolled at Arkansas State University-Newport graduate within six years, and 68% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Arkansas State University-Newport earn a median of $41,524 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Who Studies Here

Arkansas State University-Newport is home to 1,236 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 50% are first-generation college students, 46% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Arkansas State University-Newport. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Arkansas State University-Newport offers a varied set of programs: 35 distinct programs across 13 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Arkansas State University-Newport is 12:1, close to the national average.

Faculty by Rank

64 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Arkansas State University-Newport

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Arkansas State University-Newport tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.