Arkansas State University-Newport

Arkansas State University-Newport is a public, state school in a rural setting in Newport, Arkansas. Arkansas State University Newport was founded in 1989 and enrolls 1,216 undergrads and no graduate students.

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Is Arkansas State University Newport a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Arkansas State University Newport offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Arkansas State University-Newport

It is not competitive to get into Arkansas State University Newport. Arkansas State University Newport admitted 70% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 650 students applied to Arkansas State University Newport and 458 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Arkansas State University Newport

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Arkansas State University Newport, around 5% return for the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Arkansas State University Newport Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Arkansas State University Newport's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Arkansas State University Newport

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Arkansas State University Newport. Based on this information, how does Arkansas State University Newport sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Arkansas State University Newport a good school for you?

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Where is Arkansas State University Newport?

Arkansas State University Newport is located in the rural setting of Newport, Arkansas.

If you want to see Arkansas State University Newport for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. 67/167 to Newport, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field.

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