Arkansas State University-Beebe

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,448

2021 Average Net Price

$9,977

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.33%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,776

46.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.2%

259 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University-Beebe is a higher education institution located in White County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Arkansas State University-Beebe were General Studies (368 degrees awarded), Other Health Preparatory Programs (94 degrees), and General Business (57 degrees).

In 2021, 1,343 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University-Beebe. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,138 degrees), 17.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe is $2,448, which is $−5,520 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe is $2,448, which is $−5,520 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,977.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University-Beebe received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,448

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe was $2,448. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Beebe is $−5,520 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$9,977

2021 Value

9.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arkansas State University-Beebe had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,977. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arkansas State University-Beebe grew by 9.83%.

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

$7,127

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University-Beebe was of $7,127 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. 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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University-Beebe received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 35.7% with respect to 2020, when 56% 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.

1.33%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University-Beebe was 1.33%, which represents 62 out of the 4675 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 2,776 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Beebe is 1,295 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 46.6% 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 83.8% White, 5.87% Black or African American, 5.73% Hispanic or Latino, 2.56% Two or More Races, 1.08% Asian, 0.576% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Beebe in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by White Male (33.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Beebe in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,776 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Beebe is 1,295 and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 46.6% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Beebe are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

57%

2021 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 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
2,326 enrolled students
Black or African American
163 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
159 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Beebe is 83.8% White, 5.87% Black or African American, 5.73% Hispanic or Latino, 2.56% Two or More Races, 1.08% Asian, 0.576% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 335 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 (1,138 degrees awarded). There were 17.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Arkansas State University-Beebe is General Studies (368 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Preparatory Programs (94 degrees) and General Business (57 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (540 degrees), and Precision Production (39 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 (130,959 people), Other managers (115,375 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (92,095 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (42,671 people), and Software developers (41,511 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Beebe in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (540 degrees), Precision Production (39 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), and Agriculture (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Beebe are Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (540 degrees), Precision Production (39 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), and Agriculture (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (320,216 people), Elementary & secondary schools (191,240 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (93,276 people), Construction (80,433 people), and Computer Systems Design (78,762 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 (2021)

General Studies
368 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
94 degree-majors awarded
General Business
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Arkansas State University-Beebe was General Studies with 368 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

504

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

839

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 504 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Beebe, which is 0.601 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (839).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Beebe in General Studies, which is 0.353 times less than the 272 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 272 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Beebe in General Studies, which is 2.83 times more than the 96 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% 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, 42% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Arkansas State University-Beebe is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.772% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,138 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University-Beebe is white (1,138 degrees awarded). There were 17.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
710 degrees awarded
White Male
428 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University-Beebe is white female (710 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (428 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University-Beebe has an endowment valued at nearly $912k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 299k (32.8%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Beebe had a total salary expenditure of 35.6M. Arkansas State University-Beebe employs 50 Instructors, 35 Assistant professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University-Beebe are Male Instructor (26), Female Instructor (24), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Beebe are: Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Endowment

$912k

2021 Endowment

20.3%

growth from 2020

Arkansas State University-Beebe has an endowment valued at about $912k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University-Beebe grew 20.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.38M 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

$13.8M

2021 Salaries

6.54%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Beebe paid a median of $13.8M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($35.6M) and a 6.54% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Beebe paid a total of $4.61M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, 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 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Beebe were Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Beebe was Male Instructor with 26 employees, Female Instructor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 18 employees.

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