Arkansas State University Three Rivers

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,448

2021 Average Net Price

$3,739

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.538%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,597

17.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30.7%

23 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University Three Rivers is a higher education institution located in Hot Spring County, AR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arkansas State University Three Rivers were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 degrees awarded), General Health Services (28 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2021, 535 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (336 degrees), 2.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (135 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is $2,448, which is $−5,520 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 Three Rivers 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 $3,739.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University Three Rivers received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% 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 Three Rivers was $2,448. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,739

2021 Value

46.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arkansas State University Three Rivers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,739. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arkansas State University Three Rivers grew by 46.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas State University Three Rivers (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

$6,376

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was of $6,376 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University Three Rivers received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.6% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas State University Three Rivers (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.

0.538%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was 0.538%, which represents 1 out of the 186 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 Three Rivers had a total enrollment of 1,597 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is 281 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,316. This means that 17.6% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Three Rivers, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.9% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 7.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, and 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.3%) and White Male (19.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,597 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is 281 and the part-time enrollment is 1,316. This means that 17.6% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Three Rivers was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Arkansas State University Three Rivers had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arkansas State University Three Rivers (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,133 enrolled students
Black or African American
194 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is 70.9% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 7.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, and 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 60 students (3.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 233 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University Three Rivers. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is white (336 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (135 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (28 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University Three Rivers, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Health (378 degrees), and Construction (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Three Rivers are Registered nurses (1,343,091 people), Medical & health services managers (152,084 people), Other managers (137,996 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,511 people), and Pharmacists (132,206 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in 2021 are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Health (378 degrees), Construction (13 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Protective Services (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Three Rivers are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Health (378 degrees), Construction (13 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Protective Services (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 Three Rivers are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,475,109 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (330,604 people), Elementary & secondary schools (271,565 people), Outpatient care centers (229,326 people), and Offices of physicians (197,779 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 Three Rivers.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
67 degrees awarded
General Health Services
28 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 67 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

151

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

384

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Three Rivers, which is 0.393 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (384).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 0.241 times less than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 4.14 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Arkansas State University Three Rivers completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is Female and Two or More Races (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)

White
336 degrees awarded
Black or African American
135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is white (336 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (135 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
233 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
112 degrees awarded
White Male
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is white female (233 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (112 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University Three Rivers employs 32 Instructors, 5 Associate professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are Male Instructor (18), Female Instructor (14), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are: Management, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.57M

2021 Salaries

4.11%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Arkansas State University Three Rivers paid a median of $5.57M in salaries, a 4.11% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Arkansas State University Three Rivers paid a total of $1.86M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% 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

32 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers were Instructor with 32 employees, Associate professor with 5 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers were Management with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University Three Rivers was Male Instructor with 18 employees, Female Instructor with 14 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

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