Arkansas State University Three Rivers

One College Circle
Malvern, AR 72104
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
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School Highlights

Arkansas State University Three Rivers serves 1,243 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is same as the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 34%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,310
  • Out-state tuition: $5,950
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Arkansas State University Three Rivers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
136 staff
162 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Arkansas State University Three Rivers has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Arkansas State University Three Rivers diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,243 students
1,250 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
292 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
951 students
731 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Arkansas State University Three Rivers.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
677 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
292 students
519 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Arkansas State University Three Rivers and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
951 students
723 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
7%
10%
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% Black
19%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Arkansas State University Three Rivers and the percentage of Black community college students in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
68%
66%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Arkansas State University Three Rivers and the percentage of White community college students in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Arkansas State University Three Rivers and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Arkansas State University Three Rivers and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in AR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas State University Three Rivers.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
35%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Arkansas State University Three Rivers and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$28,600
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Arkansas State University Three Rivers and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of AR by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,310 is more than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,950 is more than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,310
$2,994
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,950
$4,750
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Arkansas State University Three Rivers and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Arkansas State University Three Rivers and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,085
$9,750
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas State University Three Rivers and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,300
$5,300
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas State University Three Rivers and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Arkansas State University Three Rivers cost?
Arkansas State University Three Rivers's tuition is approximately $3,310 for In-State students and $5,950 for Out-State students.
What is Arkansas State University Three Rivers's ranking?
Arkansas State University Three Rivers ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,310
  • Out-state tuition: $5,950
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,533 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Bryan University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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