Arkansas State University-Newport

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,304

2021 Average Net Price

$9,102

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.29%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,829

39.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37.5%

111 Graduates

About

Arkansas State University-Newport is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, AR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arkansas State University-Newport were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (123 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (106 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (68 degrees).

In 2021, 1,122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University-Newport. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (788 degrees), 4.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas State University-Newport is $2,304, which is $−5,664 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-Newport is $2,304, which is $−5,664 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,102.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas State University-Newport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,304

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Newport was $2,304. The cost of tuition at Arkansas State University-Newport is $−5,664 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-Newport (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,102

2021 Value

1.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arkansas State University-Newport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,102. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arkansas State University-Newport grew by 1.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas State University-Newport (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

$8,392

Room and Board

$548

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas State University-Newport was of $8,392 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 $548. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Arkansas State University-Newport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.6% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas State University-Newport (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.

1.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas State University-Newport was 1.29%, which represents 4 out of the 310 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-Newport had a total enrollment of 1,829 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Newport is 729 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,100. This means that 39.9% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Newport are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Newport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.1% White, 15% Black or African American, 4.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.765% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.273% Asian, and 0.0547% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Newport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.9%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Black or African American Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas State University-Newport in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,829 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas State University-Newport is 729 and the part-time enrollment is 1,100. This means that 39.9% of students enrolled at Arkansas State University-Newport 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-Newport (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-Newport was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Arkansas State University-Newport had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,319 enrolled students
Black or African American
275 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
89 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas State University-Newport is 72.1% White, 15% Black or African American, 4.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.765% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.273% Asian, and 0.0547% 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, 87 students (4.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 148 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas State University-Newport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas State University-Newport is white (788 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arkansas State University-Newport is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (123 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (106 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (68 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas State University-Newport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (158 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (113 degrees), and Construction (30 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-Newport are Registered nurses (1,359,789 people), Medical & health services managers (156,489 people), Physicians (138,793 people), Pharmacists (137,589 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (134,369 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Newport in 2021 are Transportation (158 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (113 degrees), Construction (30 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (63 degrees), and Health (425 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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-Newport are Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Arkansas State University-Newport are Transportation (158 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (113 degrees), Construction (30 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (63 degrees), and Health (425 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-Newport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,526,483 people), Elementary & secondary schools (301,606 people), Outpatient care centers (237,950 people), Offices of physicians (213,745 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (166,832 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-Newport.

Most Common (2021)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
123 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
68 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arkansas State University-Newport was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 123 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

487

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

635

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 487 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Newport, which is 0.767 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (635).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Newport in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 16.6 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas State University-Newport in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 12.9 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Arkansas State University-Newport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Arkansas State University-Newport is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (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
788 degrees awarded
Black or African American
195 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas State University-Newport is white (788 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

6.6% of degree recipients (74 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
440 degrees awarded
White Male
348 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
137 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas State University-Newport is white female (440 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (348 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas State University-Newport has an endowment valued at nearly $2.77M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 53.2k (1.92%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Newport had a total salary expenditure of 21.2M. Arkansas State University-Newport employs 39 Instructors, 24 Assistant professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Arkansas State University-Newport are Male Instructor (21), Female Assistant professor (19), and Female Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Newport are: Management, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Endowment

$2.77M

2021 Endowment

27.6%

growth from 2020

Arkansas State University-Newport has an endowment valued at about $2.77M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas State University-Newport grew 27.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.52M 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-Newport (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.

Salary Expenditure

$9.51M

2021 Salaries

1.51%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Arkansas State University-Newport paid a median of $9.51M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($21.2M) and a 1.51% decline 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-Newport paid a total of $3.35M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% 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

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Newport were Instructor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Newport were Management with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas State University-Newport was Male Instructor with 21 employees, Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Female Instructor with 18 employees.

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