Arkansas State University-Newport Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Arkansas State University-Newport is a public certificate and vocational school in Newport, Arkansas, enrolling about 1,236 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 $8,444 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,312. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,524 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,312
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,444 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,236 53.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,466
- Room & Board: $7,600 annual estimate
Arkansas State University-Newport: what the data shows
Common questions about Arkansas State University-Newport, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arkansas State University-Newport?
Arkansas State University-Newport is located in Newport, AR (ZIP 72112).
Is Arkansas State University-Newport public or private?
Arkansas State University-Newport is a Public institution.
How much does Arkansas State University-Newport cost?
Published tuition: $3,312 in-state, $4,752 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,444.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,403 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,475 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,872 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,346 |
| $110,001+ | $12,781 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,248.
How big is Arkansas State University-Newport?
Total enrollment: 1,236 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,466 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Newport?
150%-time completion rate: 45.80%.
First-year retention: 58.7%.
What do graduates of Arkansas State University-Newport earn?
Median earnings: $34,583 six years after entry; $41,524 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,002.
44.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arkansas State University-Newport known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (388 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (145 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (129 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (117 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (101 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (98 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (78 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (65 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (54 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (41 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arkansas State University-Newport a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.80%; median earnings $41,524 at 10 years; net price $8,444. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,312
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Newport was $3,312.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,444
2024 Value
In 2024 Arkansas State University-Newport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,444.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,776 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,444 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,248 4-Year In-State Tuition
$19,008 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,512 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$46,048 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arkansas State University-Newport.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arkansas State University-Newport was 0.00%.
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-Newport 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 | $2,400 | $5,266 | $4,232 |
| 2014 | $2,520 | $3,888 | $5,552 |
| 2015 | $2,616 | $4,008 | $5,352 |
| 2016 | $2,689 | $4,105 | $6,090 |
| 2017 | $2,760 | $4,224 | $9,512 |
| 2018 | $2,760 | $4,224 | $10,399 |
| 2019 | $2,913 | $4,305 | $8,337 |
| 2020 | $2,856 | $4,320 | $8,530 |
| 2021 | $2,856 | $4,320 | $7,903 |
| 2022 | $2,952 | $4,416 | $9,581 |
| 2023 | $2,856 | $4,320 | $9,730 |
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-Newport reported total enrollment of about 1,236 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.1%), Black or African American (26.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). About 44.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Newport in 2024 is 1,236 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,466 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.7%
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 White at 59.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.60% 100% Completion Time
45.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.60% of students graduating from Arkansas State University-Newport completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 10% male / 90% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 94% male / 6% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arkansas State University-Newport.
Return on Investment
$8,002 Median Student Debt
$41,524 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1129.39% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arkansas State University-Newport.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 388 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 145 completions
3. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 129 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 117 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 101 completions
6. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 98 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 78 completions
8. Welding Technology/Welder: 65 completions
9. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 54 completions
Most popular programs at Arkansas State University-Newport.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arkansas State University-Newport graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arkansas State University-Newport from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,192
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,982
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-Newport is a public institution located in Newport, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 1,236 students. Student body composition includes White (59.1%), Black or African American (26.9%), Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.80%. Approximately 44.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Newport, AR 72112
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Arkansas State University-Newport 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-Newport located?
Arkansas State University-Newport is located in Newport, AR.
How much does Arkansas State University-Newport cost?
Reported tuition is $3,312 and average net price is $8,444 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arkansas State University-Newport?
Arkansas State University-Newport reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,466 students, White (59.1%), Black or African American (26.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arkansas State University-Newport?
About 49.9% of students at Arkansas State University-Newport are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arkansas State University-Newport earn?
Median earnings are $34,583 six years after entry and $41,524 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Newport?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arkansas State University-Newport students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,002.
Is Arkansas State University-Newport public or private?
Arkansas State University-Newport is a public institution located in Newport, AR.
Is Arkansas State University-Newport an HBCU?
No. Arkansas State University-Newport is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arkansas State University-Newport a tribal college?
No. Arkansas State University-Newport is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arkansas State University-Newport a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Arkansas State University-Newport does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.8%).
Is Arkansas State University-Newport religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arkansas State University-Newport 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.