Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Arkansas State University Three Rivers is a public community college located in Malvern, AR. It offers 61 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 14 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,568 for Arkansas residents and $4,168 for out-of-state students at Arkansas State University Three Rivers. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($5,466) of public community colleges in Arkansas.

It has 1,832 students that are higher than the average population (1,523 students) of community colleges in Arkansas. In addition, 136 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $31,000.

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Academic Overview

Arkansas State University Three Rivers is a 2-4 years, public school located in Malvern, Arkansas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,568 for Arkansas residents and $4,168 for other students on average. It offers 61 degree programs through 44 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 14 programs (9 Certificate, 5 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	One College Circle, Malvern, AR
Phone	501-337-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,568 Out-of-State$4,168
Student Population »	1,832 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	35%
Transfer-out Rate	4%
Retention Rate	51% (Full-time) 27% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,603
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,568 for Arkansas residents and $4,168 for out-of-state students at Arkansas State University Three Rivers. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,466) over public community colleges in Arkansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,568	$4,168
Books & Supplies	$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$14,986
Average Financial Aid	$2,603
Cost of Attendance	$20,054	$20,654
After Financial Aid	$17,451	$18,051
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,000

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Arkansas State University Three Rivers	$3,568	$4,168
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas	$4,051	$5,466
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Arkansas State University Three Rivers offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 14 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 9 Certificate, 5 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	9	5	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	44	17	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	21 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Office Management/Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	57 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,832 students at Arkansas State University Three Rivers including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 750 male students and 847 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,597	281	1,316
Male Students	750	76	674
Female Students	847	205	642

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Arkansas State University Three Rivers, there are 1,832 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 276 students were attending classes through distance learning (136 students are enrolled exclusively and 140 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,832
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	136
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	140
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,556

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