Arkansas State University-Beebe

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,736

7.55% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,996

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0204%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,010

45.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.2%

228 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University-Beebe is a higher education institution located in White County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Arkansas State University-Beebe were General Studies (188 degrees awarded), Other Health Preparatory Programs (63 degrees), and General Business (56 degrees).

In 2023, 977 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University-Beebe. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (822 degrees), 15.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe is $2,736, which is $−5,517 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University-Beebe was 0.0204%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,896 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe is $2,736, which is $5,517 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,996.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University-Beebe received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,736

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe was $2,736. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe is $−5,517 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-Beebe (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,996

2023 Value

6.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arkansas State University-Beebe had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,996. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arkansas State University-Beebe grew by 6.55%.

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

$7,395

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University-Beebe was of $7,395 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.339% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University-Beebe received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20.9% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

0.0204%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University-Beebe was 0.0204%, which represents 1 out of the 4896 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-Beebe had a total enrollment of 3,010 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Beebe is 1,383 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,627. This means that 45.9% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Beebe are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Beebe, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.6% White, 6.45% Hispanic or Latino, 5.05% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.698% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.565% Asian, and 0.133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Beebe in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.1%), followed by White Male (32.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Beebe in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,010 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Beebe is 1,383 and the part-time enrollment is 1,627. This means that 45.9% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Beebe 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-Beebe (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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-Beebe was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Arkansas State University-Beebe had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,486 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
194 enrolled students
Black or African American
152 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Beebe is 82.6% White, 6.45% Hispanic or Latino, 5.05% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.698% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.565% Asian, and 0.133% 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, 22 students (0.731%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 191 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University-Beebe. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University-Beebe is white (822 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Arkansas State University-Beebe is General Studies (188 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Preparatory Programs (63 degrees) and General Business (56 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University-Beebe, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (70 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees), and Agriculture (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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-Beebe are Police officers (138,626 people), Other managers (123,727 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (89,046 people), Software developers (49,063 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (45,116 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Beebe in 2023 are Precision Production (70 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees), Agriculture (40 degrees), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (249 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-Beebe are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Beebe are Precision Production (70 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees), Agriculture (40 degrees), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (249 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-Beebe are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,539,152 people), Elementary & secondary schools (387,119 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (349,597 people), Outpatient care centers (260,811 people), and Offices of physicians (213,523 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-Beebe.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
188 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
63 degrees awarded
General Business
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Arkansas State University-Beebe was General Studies with 188 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Arkansas State University-Beebe according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

393

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

584

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 393 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Beebe, which is 0.673 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (584).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Beebe in General Studies, which is 0.414 times less than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Beebe in General Studies, which is 2.42 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Arkansas State University-Beebe completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arkansas State University-Beebe is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (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)

White
822 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University-Beebe is white (822 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

1.13% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
487 degrees awarded
White Male
335 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University-Beebe is white female (487 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (335 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University-Beebe has an endowment valued at nearly $826k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 366k (44.3%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Arkansas State University-Beebe had a total salary expenditure of 35.4M. Arkansas State University-Beebe employs 50 Instructors, 35 Assistant professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University-Beebe are Male Instructor (27), Female Instructor (23), and Male Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Beebe are: Management, with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Endowment

$826k

2023 Endowment

6.68%

growth from 2022

Arkansas State University-Beebe has an endowment valued at about $826k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University-Beebe grew 6.68% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.97M 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-Beebe (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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2023 Salaries

0.992%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Arkansas State University-Beebe paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($35.4M) and a 0.992% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.32% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.54% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arkansas State University-Beebe paid a total of $4.88M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Beebe were Instructor with 50 employees, Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Beebe were Management with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Beebe was Male Instructor with 27 employees, Female Instructor with 23 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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

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