Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, north-east Arkansas. It is best known for engineering, business, agriculture, nursing, computer science and media, with low tuition and a large campus. Choose it for an affordable public degree with a friendly small-city setting.
Jonesboro, United States
Official website: astate.edu
R2 — high research activity
1909 in Jonesboro
Around 14,000 students
$14,000 – $20,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on astate.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Low tuition for a research university.
Agriculture and biosciences in a major farming region.
Large campus with a new NYIT medical school site.
Graduates join Hytrol, Nestlé's Jonesboro plant, NEA Baptist Health and Memphis employers.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Engineering alumni work in manufacturing across the mid-South.
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Postgrad
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The large campus sits on the east side of Jonesboro with residence halls, a library and a football stadium.
Jonesboro is a growing small city with very low rent. Memphis is about an hour away.
Form I-20 issued by Arkansas State
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Arkansas State reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
Computer science, engineering management, the MBA and engineering start in fall and spring.
You need an F-1 student visa. Arkansas State issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Computer science, engineering management, the MBA and mechanical engineering are popular. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree and TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Arkansas State offers international scholarships and graduate assistantships. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
