Arkansas State University-Main Campus
Arkansas State University is a public research University established in 1909. The main campus is in Jonesboro, Arkansas and is the flagship campus of the ASU System – the second-largest university system in the state. It is also home to the largest library in the state, the Dean B. Ellis Library. The university was originally established as an agricultural college and began offering two-year degrees in 1918. The campus is on top of Crowley’s Ridge, which is one of the highest points in the state. The college became a university in 1967 and now has a student body of over 20,000 students.
Arkansas State University School of Nursing offers several paths to becoming a nurse. Along with the traditional BSN program, the school offers an accelerated BSN program. Students that complete this program are eligible to apply for licensure to become a registered nurse. The school also boasts excellent first-time pass rates for the NCLEX exam, with 96.19% of students passing in 2017. Other options include a traditional associate of applied science in nursing (AASN) two-year degree. Once completed, students with an AASN degree can complete the AASN to BSN program. The ASU School of Nursing also offers master’s degrees for nurse anesthesia, family nurse practitioner, and adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students13,930 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
The Arkansas State University, Masters of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare students with the complex practical and theoretical skills required for advanced nursing and leadership roles. The MSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The University offers specialties in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Clinical Specialist, Educator, Administration and Family Nurse Practitioner.
The Adult Health Nursing track consists of core and support courses including 540 hours of clinical course work (420 hours for nurse educators) to prepare students for advance practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Educator. Students can enroll on a full time and part time basis with most courses offered online and through interactive video network.
The Family Nurse Practitioner program is a 45 credit hours program consisting of theoretical and clinical courses to prepare for advanced practice. A majority of core and support courses are offered online and students can enroll full time or part time. The Nurse Anesthesia track is an 85 credit program that can be completed in 28 months of full time study.
Graduates from all tracks are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board on Certification and Rece-rtification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Admissions Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university
- Meet admission requirements for the graduate school
- Current and unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse
- Meet requirements for standardized tests and grade point average
The deadline for application for admission for the fall is the 1st of February for FNP program spring admission for the Adult Health Nursing track is the 15th of October and April 15th for admission in the fall for the same program.
General admission deadlines fall on the 15th of April for Spring admission and the 15th of September for admission unless otherwise specified.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 7 | 88 |
Bachelor's degree | 23 | 138 |
Master's degree | 21 | 15 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 10 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1928 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1993 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1981 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 01/25/2003 - Current |
Admission
66%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1016 to 1230 |
ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $210/credit | |
In State Students | $210/credit | |
Out of State Students | $420/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $267/credit | |
In State Students | $267/credit | |
Out of State Students | $534/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $18,900 |
ADN | 70 | $14,700 | $14,700 | $29,400 |
BSN | 125 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $52,500 |
FNP | 50 | $13,350 | $13,350 | $26,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Arkansas State University-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 40% | $4,423 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $930 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $1,522 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $6,449 |
Federal Student Loans | 56% | $5,201 |
Private Loans | 3% | $9,408 |
$13,420
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,580 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,886 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,697 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,335 |
Over $110,000$16,291 |
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Student Population
9,604
Undergrads
4,326
Graduates
8,593
Women
5,337
Men
55%
Full-time
45%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
75% |
Black/African American |
13% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.