Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

70
%
Acceptance rate
3.53
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Arkansas State University - Jonesboro?

70%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Arkansas State Jonesboro accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 5,364 people applied and 3,759 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2148 / 2957 (73%)
Men
1611 / 2407 (67%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

33%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 33% ended up enrolling at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Arkansas State University - Jonesboro by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Arkansas State Jonesboro considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Arkansas State University - Jonesboro?

3.53
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Arkansas State University - Jonesboro as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.53.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
23%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
8%
2.00-2.49
2%

Arkansas State Jonesboro is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

88%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
980
75th Percentile
1200

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