Arkansas State University Mid Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Arkansas State University Mid-South is a public certificate and vocational school in West Memphis, Arkansas, enrolling about 502 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,427 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,216. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,857 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,216
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,427 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 502 36.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.65%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 59.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 8.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 58.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,445
- Room & Board: $12,752 annual estimate
Arkansas State University Mid-South: what the data shows
Common questions about Arkansas State University Mid-South, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arkansas State University Mid-South?
Arkansas State University Mid-South is located in West Memphis, AR (ZIP 72301-3829).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Arkansas State University Mid-South public or private?
Arkansas State University Mid-South is a Public institution.
How much does Arkansas State University Mid-South cost?
Published tuition: $3,216 in-state, $4,824 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,427.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,411 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,780 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,410 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,700 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,864.
How big is Arkansas State University Mid-South?
Total enrollment: 502 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,445 students.
About 37% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University Mid-South?
150%-time completion rate: 57.65%.
First-year retention: 58.5%.
What do graduates of Arkansas State University Mid-South earn?
Median earnings: $27,557 six years after entry; $31,857 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
31.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arkansas State University Mid-South known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (95 completions)
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (80 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (55 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (38 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (33 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (26 completions)
- Accounting (21 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (20 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (14 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arkansas State University Mid-South a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.65%; median earnings $31,857 at 10 years; net price $5,427. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,216
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Mid-South was $3,216.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,427
2024 Value
In 2024 Arkansas State University Mid-South had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,427.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,708 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,427 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,864 4-Year In-State Tuition
$19,296 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,752 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,428 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$69,712 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arkansas State University Mid-South.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arkansas State University Mid-South was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Arkansas State University Mid-South in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,458 | $7,498 | $10,158 |
| 2014 | $2,554 | $7,594 | $11,141 |
| 2015 | $2,554 | $4,388 | $9,015 |
| 2016 | $2,554 | $2,554 | $11,723 |
| 2017 | $2,674 | $4,114 | $11,794 |
| 2018 | $2,674 | $4,114 | $9,254 |
| 2019 | $2,746 | $4,186 | $6,163 |
| 2020 | $2,746 | $4,186 | $6,251 |
| 2021 | $2,746 | $4,186 | $8,814 |
| 2022 | $2,818 | $4,258 | $8,480 |
| 2023 | $3,048 | $4,560 | $3,558 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Arkansas State University Mid-South reported total enrollment of about 502 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (56.4%), White (33.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). About 31.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arkansas State University Mid-South in 2024 is 502 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,445 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 56.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.35% 100% Completion Time
57.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.35% of students graduating from Arkansas State University Mid-South completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies: 84% male / 16% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arkansas State University Mid-South.
Return on Investment
$31,857 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1367.52% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Arkansas State University Mid-South.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 95 completions
2. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies: 80 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 55 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 38 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 33 completions
6. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 26 completions
7. Accounting: 21 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 20 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Arkansas State University Mid-South.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arkansas State University Mid-South graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arkansas State University Mid-South from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,532
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,729
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arkansas State University Mid-South is a public institution located in West Memphis, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 502 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (56.4%), White (33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 57.65%. Approximately 31.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Arkansas State University Mid-South provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arkansas State University Mid-South located?
Arkansas State University Mid-South is located in West Memphis, AR.
How much does Arkansas State University Mid-South cost?
Reported tuition is $3,216 and average net price is $5,427 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,752 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arkansas State University Mid-South?
Arkansas State University Mid-South reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,445 students, Black or African American (56.4%), White (33.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arkansas State University Mid-South?
About 59.4% of students at Arkansas State University Mid-South are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arkansas State University Mid-South earn?
Median earnings are $27,557 six years after entry and $31,857 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University Mid-South?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Arkansas State University Mid-South public or private?
Arkansas State University Mid-South is a public institution located in West Memphis, AR.
Is Arkansas State University Mid-South an HBCU?
No. Arkansas State University Mid-South is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arkansas State University Mid-South a tribal college?
No. Arkansas State University Mid-South is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arkansas State University Mid-South a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Arkansas State University Mid-South does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is Arkansas State University Mid-South religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arkansas State University Mid-South in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.