Arkansas State University Three Rivers is a public community college located in Malvern, AR. It offers 61 programs for degree/certificate. (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 of Arkansas State University Three Rivers is $3,568 for Arkansas residents and $4,168 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Arkansas public community colleges' average ($5,466).

The school has 1,832 students, which is higher than Arkansas community collleges' average (1,523). In addition, 136 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 12 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 Three Rivers. 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 -
Arkansas ResidentsOut-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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Arkansas ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs95NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4417NOT 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
Computer and Information Sciences 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology2 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies21 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (other) NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Office Management/Administration NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 57 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training43 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting4 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)1 completers
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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,5972811,316
Male Students75076674
Female Students847205642

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 1,832 total students, 276 students enrolled through distance learning (136 students enrolled exclusively and 140 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,832
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses136
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses140
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,556

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
AddressOne College Circle, Malvern, AR
Phone501-337-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,568
Out-of-State$4,168
Student Population »1,832 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »35%
Transfer-out Rate4%
Retention Rate51% (Full-time)
27% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,603
Students to Faculty12:1 (8.33%)