Arkansas State University Mid-South

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,048

29.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,128

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,021

15.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

37 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University Mid-South is a higher education institution located in Crittenden County, AR. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arkansas State University Mid-South were Liberal Arts & Sciences (70 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (15 degrees).

In 2023, 442 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University Mid-South. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (225 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (166 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $3,048, which is $−5,205 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $3,048, which is $5,205 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,128.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University Mid-South received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,048

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South was $3,048. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $−5,205 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,128

2023 Value

51.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arkansas State University Mid-South had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,128. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arkansas State University Mid-South grew by 51.3%.

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

$9,872

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University Mid-South was of $9,872 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University Mid-South received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 16.9% with respect to 2022, when 71% 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 1,021 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 155 students and the part-time enrollment is 866. This means that 15.2% 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 56.4% Black or African American, 33.2% White, 4.02% Hispanic or Latino, 2.94% Two or More Races, 0.979% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.196% Asian, and 0.0979% 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 (38.8%), followed by White Female (20.3%) and Black or African American Male (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,021 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 155 and the part-time enrollment is 866. This means that 15.2% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mid-South are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

77%

2023 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Arkansas State University Mid-South had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

Black or African American
576 enrolled students
White
339 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 56.4% Black or African American, 33.2% White, 4.02% Hispanic or Latino, 2.94% Two or More Races, 0.979% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.196% Asian, and 0.0979% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 13 students (1.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 56 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 (225 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (166 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arkansas State University Mid-South is Liberal Arts & Sciences (70 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (15 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (86 degrees awarded), Precision Production (40 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (101 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 (1,544,186 people), Accountants & auditors (1,027,637 people), Other managers (805,518 people), Financial managers (523,089 people), and Chief executives & legislators (415,872 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Mid-South in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Precision Production (40 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (101 degrees), Business (84 degrees), and Health (90 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Mid-South are Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Precision Production (40 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (101 degrees), Business (84 degrees), and Health (90 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,801,584 people), Elementary & secondary schools (768,679 people), Computer Systems Design (559,957 people), Banking & related activities (491,255 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (480,113 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 (2023)

Welding Technology
30 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Arkansas State University Mid-South was Welding Technology with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Arkansas State University Mid-South according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

193

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

249

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 193 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South, which is 0.775 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (249).

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 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South in General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies, which is 8.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.59 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% 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, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arkansas State University Mid-South is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
225 degrees awarded
White
166 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University Mid-South is black or african american (225 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (166 degrees).

0.905% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
139 degrees awarded
White Female
88 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University Mid-South is black or african american female (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (88 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University Mid-South has an endowment valued at nearly $3.13M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 119k (3.82%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Arkansas State University Mid-South had a total salary expenditure of 19.5M. Arkansas State University Mid-South employs 33 No academic ranks. Most academics at Arkansas State University Mid-South are Male No academic rank (20), and Female No academic rank (13).

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 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Endowment

$3.13M

2023 Endowment

6.45%

growth from 2022

Arkansas State University Mid-South has an endowment valued at about $3.13M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University Mid-South grew 6.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.67M 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 Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.6M - Federal
$1.03M - State
$442k - Local

As of 2023, Arkansas State University Mid-South received $2.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.03M from state grants and contracts, and $442k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$8.86M

2023 Salaries

3.36%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Arkansas State University Mid-South paid a median of $8.86M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($19.5M) and a 3.36% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.733% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.719% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arkansas State University Mid-South paid a total of $1.58M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Mid-South was No academic rank with 33 employees.

In 2023, 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 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Mid-South was Male No academic rank with 20 employees, and Female No academic rank with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arkansas State University Mid-South.

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