Arkansas State University Three Rivers

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,616

4.81% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,098

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,028

21.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.6%

18 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University Three Rivers is a higher education institution located in Hot Spring County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Arkansas State University Three Rivers were Medical Receptionist (150 degrees awarded), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (129 degrees), and Welding Technology (48 degrees).

In 2023, 627 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (440 degrees), 3.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is $2,616, which is $−5,637 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 222 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is $2,616, which is $5,637 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,098.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University Three Rivers received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,616

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was $2,616. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is $−5,637 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 Three Rivers (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,098

2023 Value

32.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arkansas State University Three Rivers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,098. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arkansas State University Three Rivers grew by 32.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas State University Three Rivers (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

$7,792

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was of $7,792 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 22.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University Three Rivers received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 45.9% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas State University Three Rivers (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 222 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 Three Rivers had a total enrollment of 2,028 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is 436 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,592. This means that 21.5% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Three Rivers, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.5% White, 14% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.28% Asian, 1.04% Two or More Races, and 0.74% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Black or African American Female (18.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,028 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is 436 and the part-time enrollment is 1,592. This means that 21.5% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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 Three Rivers was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Arkansas State University Three Rivers had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,409 enrolled students
Black or African American
283 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
217 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is 69.5% White, 14% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.28% Asian, 1.04% Two or More Races, and 0.74% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 197 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University Three Rivers. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is white (440 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is Medical Receptionist (150 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (129 degrees) and Welding Technology (48 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University Three Rivers, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), and Health (397 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 Three Rivers are Registered nurses (1,461,910 people), Medical & health services managers (161,914 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,125 people), Pharmacists (134,624 people), and Other managers (132,794 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in 2023 are Construction (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), Health (397 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Three Rivers are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are Construction (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), Health (397 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 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 Three Rivers are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,516,979 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (336,094 people), Elementary & secondary schools (284,923 people), Outpatient care centers (252,537 people), and Offices of physicians (208,148 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 Three Rivers.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Receptionist
150 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
129 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
48 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was Medical Receptionist with 150 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

215

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

412

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 215 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Three Rivers, which is 0.522 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (412).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Welding Technology, which is 25 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Medical Receptionist, which is 6.89 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Arkansas State University Three Rivers completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is Male and Asian (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
440 degrees awarded
Black or African American
118 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is white (440 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

3.51% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
270 degrees awarded
White Male
170 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is white female (270 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (170 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University Three Rivers employs 39 Instructors, 6 Associate professors and 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are Female Instructor (21), Male Instructor (18), and Male No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are: Management, with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.46M

2023 Salaries

6.47%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Arkansas State University Three Rivers paid a median of $8.46M in salaries, a 6.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 42.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.11% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.93M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arkansas State University Three Rivers paid a total of $2.93M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% 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

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers were Instructor with 39 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers were Management with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was Female Instructor with 21 employees, Male Instructor with 18 employees, and Male No academic rank with 5 employees.

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

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