Arkansas State University's published cost of attendance is $25,082. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $10,098, middle-income families pay around $12,205, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,444.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,082 |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,522 |
| Room and Board | $11,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,716 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,366 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,098 |
| $30–48k | $9,255 |
| $48–75k | $12,205 |
| $75–110k | $15,839 |
| $110k+ | $16,444 |
Arkansas State University's published cost of attendance is $25,082. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $10,098, middle-income families pay around $12,205, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,444. Azimuth ranks Arkansas State University #196 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Arkansas State University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The university's aid structure is designed to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay, with need-based scholarships available to qualifying undergraduates. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,631, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Arkansas State University earn median earnings of $56,631 four years after enrollment, placing Arkansas State University in the 31.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,057 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Arkansas State University in the 53.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Arkansas State University #826 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The dominant program concentration in Health shapes the institution's overall earnings profile, with health-oriented graduates entering fields that carry stable, in-demand salaries across AR's regional labor market. The program lineup reflects that health-sciences orientation. Nursing anchors the return story by combining meaningful cohort scale with strong median earnings, making it the single largest contributor to institution-wide graduate earnings. General Studies, with 201 graduates, posts median earnings of $43,733 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #132 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Azimuth ranks Nursing #117 among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 200 graduates earning median earnings of $88,611. Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the strongest-earning programs, each posting competitive median earnings four years after enrollment and contributing to the institution's broad health-and-applied-sciences footprint. Business accounts for 15% of degrees, followed by Education at 9% and Social Sciences at 7%, a distribution that concentrates graduate outcomes in fields with relatively predictable hiring demand across the region.
