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Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,904

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,464

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home received on average $5,366 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,366
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 108 66% $5,165 $557,816
Other Federal Grant 109 66% $5,381 $586,501
State Grant/Scholarships 71 43% $1,037 $73,645
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 47 29% $2,279 $107,122
Total Grant & Scholarships 143 87% $5,366 $767,268

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home students is 47.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.4%.

47.7%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • white 47.8% 65 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Service Offerings

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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