Arkansas State University-Newport is a public community college located in Newport, AR. It offers 62 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 8 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Arkansas State University-Newport is $3,120 for Arkansas residents and $4,560 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Arkansas public community colleges' average ($5,466).

The school has 1,592 students, which is lower than Arkansas community collleges' average (1,523). In addition, 466 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Arkansas State University-Newport. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - ASUN
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,120$4,560
Books & Supplies$600
On-Campus Living Costs$15,186
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,828
Average Financial Aid$3,459
Cost of Attendance$18,906$20,346
After Financial Aid$15,447$16,887
ASUN Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Arkansas State University-Newport$3,120$4,560
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-Newport offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs44NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4616NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology8 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies103 completers
59 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 64 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration4 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Lineworker29 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist24 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medication AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 80 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training83 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide81 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,592 students at Arkansas State University-Newport including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 617 male students and 1,212 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,8297291,100
Male Students617243374
Female Students1,212486726

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 1,592 total students, 772 students enrolled through distance learning (466 students enrolled exclusively and 306 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,592
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses466
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses306
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses820

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Arkansas State University-Newport.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, AR
Phone870-512-7800
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,120
Out-of-State$4,560
Student Population »1,592 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »47%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate55% (Full-time)
31% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,459
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)