Arkansas State University Mid-South

www.asumidsouth.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,280

2021 Average Net Price

$8,604

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,154

21.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.6%

78 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University Mid-South is a higher education institution located in Crittenden County, AR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arkansas State University Mid-South were Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (24 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 538 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University Mid-South. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (277 degrees), 1.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (230 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $2,280, which is $−5,688 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $2,280, which is $−5,688 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,604.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University Mid-South received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South was $2,280. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South is $−5,688 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 Mid-South (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,604

2021 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arkansas State University Mid-South had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,604. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arkansas State University Mid-South grew by 19.7%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.26% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.04% 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

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University Mid-South received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 32.1% with respect to 2020, when 53% 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.

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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University Mid-South was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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 Mid-South had a total enrollment of 2,154 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 466 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,688. This means that 21.6% 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 52.6% Black or African American, 37% White, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 3.44% Two or More Races, 0.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.557% Asian, and 0.279% 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 (38.6%), followed by White Female (26.2%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,154 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 466 and the part-time enrollment is 1,688. This means that 21.6% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mid-South 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 Mid-South (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

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 Mid-South was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Arkansas State University Mid-South had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

Black or African American
1,132 enrolled students
White
796 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
86 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 52.6% Black or African American, 37% White, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 3.44% Two or More Races, 0.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.557% Asian, and 0.279% 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.

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, 10 students (0.464%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 46 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 (277 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (230 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arkansas State University Mid-South is Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 degrees awarded), followed by Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (24 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (127 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (118 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,670,412 people), Registered nurses (1,376,915 people), Secondary school teachers (412,903 people), Education administrators (263,803 people), and Special education teachers (180,109 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Mid-South in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (127 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (118 degrees), Education (47 degrees), and Health (110 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 Mid-South are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Mid-South are Mechanical Technologies (127 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (118 degrees), Education (47 degrees), and Health (110 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (2,885,054 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,550,542 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (327,794 people), Outpatient care centers (257,499 people), and Offices of physicians (218,170 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
71 degree-majors awarded
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
24 degree-majors awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arkansas State University Mid-South was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Arkansas State University Mid-South according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

246

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

292

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 246 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South, which is 0.842 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (292).

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 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 9.5 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Mid-South in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.37 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% 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, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Arkansas State University Mid-South is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
277 degrees awarded
White
230 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University Mid-South is black or african american (277 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (230 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
192 degrees awarded
White Male
137 degrees awarded
White Female
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University Mid-South is black or african american female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (137 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University Mid-South has an endowment valued at nearly $3.28M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNk (−3.01%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Arkansas State University Mid-South had a total salary expenditure of 18.9M. Arkansas State University Mid-South employs 76 Instructors. Most academics at Arkansas State University Mid-South are Male Instructor (46), and Female Instructor (30).

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 58 employees, Management, with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Endowment

$3.28M

2021 Endowment

5.06%

growth from 2020

Arkansas State University Mid-South has an endowment valued at about $3.28M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University Mid-South grew 5.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.01M 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

$4.22M - Federal
$2.92M - State
$556k - Local

As of 2021, Arkansas State University Mid-South received $4.22M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.92M from state grants and contracts, and $556k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$9.23M

2021 Salaries

0.719%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Arkansas State University Mid-South paid a median of $9.23M in salaries, which represents 48.9% of their overall expenditure ($18.9M) and a 0.719% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.35M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Arkansas State University Mid-South paid a total of $3.35M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Mid-South was Instructor with 76 employees.

In 2021, 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 58 employees, Management with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Mid-South was Male Instructor with 46 employees, and Female Instructor with 30 employees.

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