Arkansas State University Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a public certificate and vocational school in Mountain Home, Arkansas, enrolling about 925 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 $8,847 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,312. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,238 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,312
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,847 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 925 50.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,725
- Room & Board: $15,237 annual estimate
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home: what the data shows
Common questions about Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home?
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is located in Mountain Home, AR (ZIP 72653).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home public or private?
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a Public institution.
How much does Arkansas State University-Mountain Home cost?
Published tuition: $3,312 in-state, $4,776 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,847.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,734 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,560 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,887 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,116 |
| $110,001+ | $10,910 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,248.
How big is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home?
Total enrollment: 925 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,725 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home?
150%-time completion rate: 44.12%.
First-year retention: 61.7%.
What do graduates of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home earn?
Median earnings: $34,640 six years after entry; $34,238 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
45.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (64 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (59 completions)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching (52 completions)
- General Studies (45 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (45 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (45 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (35 completions)
- Pre-Nursing Studies (34 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (32 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.12%; median earnings $34,238 at 10 years; net price $8,847. 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-Mountain Home was $3,312.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,847
2024 Value
In 2024 Arkansas State University-Mountain Home had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,847.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,388 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,847 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,248 4-Year In-State Tuition
$19,104 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,237 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,149 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$80,596 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arkansas State University-Mountain Home.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25.17% 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-Mountain Home 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-Mountain Home 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 | $2,592 | $4,080 | $11,544 |
| 2014 | $2,664 | $4,200 | $5,372 |
| 2015 | $2,736 | $4,320 | $10,001 |
| 2016 | $2,784 | $4,368 | $8,870 |
| 2017 | $2,832 | $4,440 | $11,369 |
| 2018 | $2,856 | $4,464 | $10,330 |
| 2019 | $2,904 | $4,464 | $10,259 |
| 2020 | $2,904 | $4,464 | $10,080 |
| 2021 | $2,904 | $4,464 | $9,753 |
| 2022 | $3,024 | $4,632 | $10,837 |
| 2023 | $3,168 | $4,632 | $9,659 |
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-Mountain Home reported total enrollment of about 925 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (85.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.7%), and Two or More Races (3.7%). About 45.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home in 2024 is 925 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,725 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.7%
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 85.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.97% 100% Completion Time
44.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.97% of students graduating from Arkansas State University-Mountain Home completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 44% male / 56% female
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching: 21% male / 79% 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-Mountain Home.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$34,238 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
867.50% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arkansas State University-Mountain Home.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 64 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 59 completions
3. Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching: 52 completions
4. General Studies: 45 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 45 completions
6. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 45 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35 completions
8. Pre-Nursing Studies: 34 completions
9. Health Professions and Related Programs: 32 completions
Most popular programs at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arkansas State University-Mountain Home graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arkansas State University-Mountain Home from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,461
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,764
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-Mountain Home is a public institution located in Mountain Home, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 925 students. Student body composition includes White (85.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.7%), Two or More Races (3.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.12%. Approximately 45.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 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-Mountain Home located?
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is located in Mountain Home, AR.
How much does Arkansas State University-Mountain Home cost?
Reported tuition is $3,312 and average net price is $8,847 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,237 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home?
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,725 students, White (85.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arkansas State University-Mountain Home?
About 50.1% of students at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home earn?
Median earnings are $34,640 six years after entry and $34,238 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arkansas State University-Mountain Home students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home public or private?
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a public institution located in Mountain Home, AR.
Is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home an HBCU?
No. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home a tribal college?
No. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.7%).
Is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 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.