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Ranks 600th overall and 5th in Arkansas

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near State University, AR 72467

Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
Total Population464 (464 urban / N/A rural)
Households46 (2.26 people per house)
Families27 (2.63 people per family)
Pop. — African American175
Pop. — Asian16
Pop. — Pacific IslanderN/A
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native3
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)267
Pop. — Other7
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateDoctoral, professional dominant
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 349th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index

  Incidents per 1000 Students
Aggravated assault 6 0.54
Forcible rape 2 0.18
Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter N/A N/A
Robbery N/A N/A
Violent crime 8 0.72
Arson N/A N/A
Burglary 74 6.65
Larceny-theft 114 10.24
Vehicle theft N/A N/A
Property crime 188 16.89

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Arkansas State University-Main Campus?

Ranks 1370th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,620 $4,620 $12,000
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,390 $1,390 $1,390
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $154 $154 $400
FT Graduate Tuition $3,528 $3,528 $8,928
FT Graduate Required Fees $842 $842 $842
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $196 $196 $496
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,285 $15,285 $22,665
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $7,010 $7,010 $14,390
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,010 $7,010 $14,390

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $5,440 trend  $6,010 $5,440 trend  $6,010 $12,145 trend  $13,390
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,000 trend  $1,000
On-Campus – Room & Board $4,510 trend  $5,220
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,966 trend  $3,055
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$15
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,298 (1,432 male / 1,866 female)
Admitted 2,633 (1,135 male / 1,498 female)
Admission rate 80%
First-time Enrollment 1,733 (741 male / 992 female)
FT Enrollment 1,666 (702 male / 964 female)
PT Enrollment 67 (39 male / 28 female)
Total Enrollment10,949

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Arkansas State University-Main Campus use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Arkansas State University-Main Campus accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Sun Belt Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Sun Belt Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Sun Belt Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Sun Belt Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 691st for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 92%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 26
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity2,514
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Ranks 1876th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,100 650 pie   44%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,572 305 pie   20%
Institutional Grant Aid $4,345 768 pie   52%
Student Loan Aid $4,748 812 pie   54%
Any financial aid type   1,356 pie   91%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
6364127
Black Non-Hispanic
6651,2051,870
Hispanic
3278110
Asian / Pacific Islander
273360
American Indian / Alaskan Native
153651
White Non-Hispanic
3,4305,0098,439
Race Unknown
130162292
Total 4,362 6,587 10,949

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Arkansas State University-Main Campus?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
257
Black Non-Hispanic
90166256
Hispanic
358
Asian / Pacific Islander
6511
American Indian / Alaskan Native
3N/A3
White Non-Hispanic
5937081,301
Race Unknown
145
Total 698 893 1,591

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Arkansas State University-Main Campus.

  Men Women Total
20 178 198
94 89 183
2 113 115
38 59 97
16 62 78

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 3 1 44 48
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1 16 17
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 1 47 1 49
Agricultural Teacher Education 2 2
Animal Sciences, General 2 7 9
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 1 7 8
Art/Art Studies, General 1 9 10
Athletic Training/Trainer 6 6
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 21 22
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 1 1 4 6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3 3
Biology Teacher Education 7 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 1 46 3 54
Business Administration and Management, General 5 20 2 2 1 151 2 183
Business Teacher Education 2 11 13
Business/Managerial Economics 1 1
Chemistry, General 1 1 14 16
Child Care and Support Services Management 1 1 2
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4 17 1 22
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 2 2
Commercial and Advertising Art 1 7 8
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1 6 7
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 9 11
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 11 11
Counseling Psychology 7 7 14
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 6 1 7
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science 1 1
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 1
Criminology 11 1 35 2 49
Curriculum and Instruction 3 8 1 12
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 1 7 16 24
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8 8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 6 1 1 106 115
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 1 15 16
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 4 5
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1 1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 15 1 17
Elementary Education and Teaching 8 8
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 6 49 55
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 5 4 9
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 27 1 29
Engineering, General 1 1 1 1 23 1 28
English Language and Literature, General 18 1 19
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 13 14
Environmental Science 1 4 5
Environmental Studies 1 1 2
Finance, General 7 1 41 2 51
General Studies 1 29 1 1 64 1 97
Geography 1 1
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1 1
Health and Physical Education, General 9 9
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 3 20 23
History, General 2 29 31
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 1 3
Journalism 6 1 39 1 47
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 69 2 72
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 2 14 17
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 19 3 22
Management Information Systems, General 1 10 11
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 1 44 1 47
Mathematics Teacher Education 12 12
Mathematics, General 1 11 1 13
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 6 2 2 68 78
Music Performance, General 8 8
Music Teacher Education 5 5
Music, General 1 1
Nurse Anesthetist 1 27 6 34
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 24 1 1 168 3 198
Philosophy 1 11 12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 28 1 31
Physical Therapist Assistant 1 1 1 21 1 25
Physical Therapy/Therapist 1 15 16
Plant Sciences, General 1 11 1 13
Political Science and Government, General 1 1 24 1 27
Psychology, General 10 1 36 3 50
Public Administration 3 1 3 1 8
Radio and Television 7 25 32
Reading Teacher Education 5 5
Social Science Teacher Education 2 1 17 20
Social Work 14 1 43 58
Sociology 9 9 18
Spanish Language Teacher Education 4 4
Spanish Language and Literature 1 4 2 7
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 4
Speech Teacher Education 2 2
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 1 15 2 19
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 20 20
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8 14 22
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 1 7 9
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 1 5 6
Total 18 232 19 17 7 1,797 55 2,145

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Ranks 1640th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $52,952 ($58,398 male / $47,393 female)
Number of FT Faculty 485 (245 male / 240 female)
Number of PT Faculty 163
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $6,629,604
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Arkansas State University-Main Campus Summary

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Arkansas State University at Mountain Home is a two year college located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Among other tracks, the college prepares nurses who may then go on to serve at the massive health complex and supporting facilities that surround the Baxter Regional Medical Center located in Mountain Home.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus History

Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. There are additional campuses in Beebe, Newport, and Mountain Home, and there are various regional programs or other partnerships sponsored by the University throughout the state. The University was founded in 1909 and is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and by eighteen specialized accreditation organizations. It began as an agricultural training school with a two-year program, and then became a four-year college which eventually achieved university status. Master’s degree programs began in 1955, and it was in 1992 that the University instituted its first doctoral degree. There are now three doctoral programs. Associates decrees are also awarded.

The University is also a member of the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, which performs agricultural and medical research. It is a joint venture among several universities and hospitals aimed at promoting the health of Arkansas residents. According to its mission statement, “Arkansas State University pursues and shares knowledge within a caring community that prepares students in challenging and diverse ways to become more productive global citizens.”

Two-year programs were offered in 1918, and then four-year status was obtained in 1930. University status was obtained in 1967, when Arkansas State University adopted its current name.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Academics

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Arkansas State maintains a number of colleges: Agriculture, Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, Science and Mathematics, and the University College. There is also an Honors College and an independent Department of Military Science. The Graduate School is a separate college.

The school offers undergraduate majors in all of its colleges, awarding bachelor’s degrees in (among others) various arts and sciences, humanities, computer sciences, wildlife conservation, recreation, social sciences, public administration, visual and performing arts, agriculture, communication, and business. Associate degrees are awarded in areas of business, education, engineering technology, health, mechanic/repair, and law enforcement. The University also offers a number of minors, encompassing many of the standard majors but also including such areas as folklore studies, horticulture, radio-television, and women and gender.

A number of master’s degree programs also exist. There is an emphasis on business and education amongst master’s degrees, but social sciences, humanities, and health sciences are also represented. Arkansas State University also awards specialist’s degrees (Ed.S.) in community college teaching and education. The three doctoral degree programs are in educational leadership, environmental science, and heritage studies.

Arkansas State offers dozens of degree programs, including numerous concentrations in agricultural business, journalism, middle-level education, radiological science, engineering, and finance. Associate degrees are offered in automotive service technology, clinical laboratory science, digital electronics technology, and several other disciplines.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Unique Programs

Arkansas State University also maintains an international program which includes study abroad programs for American students, admission to Arkansas State for international students, and a special program in Middle East Studies.

Arkansas State is home to the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, the mission of which is to improve the health of Arkansas residence through coordinating research between its five institutions. The Institute was originally created out of a significant tobacco settlement and the proceeds derived from it in 2000. The Institute focuses on agriculture and basic medical research applied to health sciences.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Financial Aid

Financial aid includes federal and state grants, loans, scholarships, and college work-study programs. Tuition for resident undergraduate students was $134.50 per credit hour in 2004-2005. Graduate students and nonresidents pay additional costs.

In order to receive financial aid, applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a valid social security number, be registered with selective service, be enrolled at least half-time, not be in default on any other federal funds, and make satisfactory academic progress. Arkansas State offers a variety of academic scholarships and grant funds based on need, merit, or both.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Students

The University library provides students with electronic databases, books and journals, interlibrary loans, and other services. The University maintains a collection of popular fiction and nonfiction books borrowed from the McNaughton Co. every few months.

Arkansas State University also maintains an off-campus institution devoted to the Arkansas Pfeiffer family and Ernest Hemingway. Also located in the University library is the Delta Study Center, which supports research and outreach throughout the communities of the lower Mississippi Delta.

Arkansas State advocates that students living on campus will earn higher grades, are less likely to drop out, will develop better study habits, will participate more in student affairs, and will have more contact with other students who share their interests. All of these assertions have been documented, and are a good reason that so many students choose to live on the ASU campus.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Local Community

Jonesboro is located in northeastern Arkansas and has a population of approximately 50,000. The landscape is gently mountainous, and much of the local area is devoted to agriculture.

Jonesboro is a small town with a big history. The first complete census was recorded in 1860, when the town had a population just over 1,100. The main product of the area is rice, which has been grown in the area for nearly 100 years. The first high school graduation was held in 1911. Jonesboro was a center of the economic Depression in the 30s, but managed to survive and thrive to its current state today.

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9 months ago

I graduated in 1968 from ASU with a degree in Physical Chemistry and received the Honors Award for that year in Chemistry. At the time I was pleasantly surprised that I scored in the upper 8 percent of all Natural Sciences Graduates in the United States, according to the score on my Graduate Record Exam. ASU is a unique opportunity to be a part of a smaller university and because of that be in a position to learn a lot instead of just another face in the crowd! The AG College is really the King at ASU, because this part of Arkansas represents one of the largest Rice growing regions on Earth! Check it out. Friendly campus, great Greek life, plus ASU is near both Little Rock and Memphis for big city exposure and shopping.

10 months ago

I have done both my undergraduate study in marketing; Fall 92 and graduate study in Public Administration, Fall 94 from Arkansas State University as an international student from Bangladesh. I also had the privilege to be elected as International Senator !991-92 & Vice President of International Student Assoc 1991. Being ASU Alumni I believe any name selection should uphold the image of the institution and should not be biased on any race, religion, color or nationality. Just to share further at present I work for one of the largest Asian telecommunication company with their subsidiary based in Dhaka, Bangladesh as Head of Corporate Affairs. My wife is also an ASU Alumni.

about 1 year ago

I'm a future attendant of A.S.U. I look forward to taking on the new experiences of college life. I've loved this college since I was about 13yrs old and I'm 17yrs of age now. My number one goal is to graduate with a masters degrree in Physical Therapy. My other goal is to play baseball at ASU.

about 1 year ago

I think the mascot should have remained the Indians. The name Indian is just as acceptable as the name Braves. An since the change was made, why not change the name to the Warriors instead of Wolves.

about 1 year ago

I am not a graduate of ASU, but my 1st wife and my current wife both graduated from there. I am proud to say that I live in a community that supports ASU. I really wish that the President of the University would listen to those of us that have lived with, supported and graduated from Arkansas State in regards to the mascot change. The NCAA has no right to tell or force any university in this state or country to change mascot names. If it were not for the colleges and universities in this country there would not be an NCAA. Rise up Indian supporters and send a letter of dissatisfaction to the University President and Regents for allowing the NCAA to control our university!

about 1 year ago

Why don't we stick with Indians. 1. Who cares if we give up a "potential" NIT home game. ASU extremely, rarely hosts postseason events. 2. The publicity for standing our ground would be worth more than an NIT game. 3. Half the country hates the idea of succombing to the Native-American penny-anty wish. We would get huge support from conservatives across the country. How about it Dr. Wyatt? I attended the same church as you did when I lived in Jonesboro. Fight like Jesus would.

about 1 year ago

It has been fifteen years since I attended ASU, but the memories of those years will always be the warmest of my life. I was absolutely amazed to see the changes to the campus during a recent trip through Jonesboro. Although I fondly remember how it used to me, I am so proud to see the progress.

over 2 years ago

The school athletic name must be changed because Indians is racially insensitive. Delta State in MS is the "Fighting Okra". How about the "Raging Carrots" for ASU. ;-)

over 2 years ago

How about the name of (ARKANSAS WAR EAGLES) For your school football name

over 2 years ago

i want to attend this college because of its wonderful athletic program.

over 2 years ago

Iam kendall porter Iam interest in this college Iam real good at football I go to hall high ask your coach to come check me out and get me scholarship I can make the team win at football and basketball and I can draw in art

over 2 years ago

i'm an ASU graduate in 1987. It was many years ago but i miss the university even more. currently, i'm searching for Mr John Keach, an instructor in art dept. once i know of. i'm proud to be one of the university graduate.

over 2 years ago

This is the best university I have ever attended. I graduated from here and I am proud to be an ASU Indian alumni. The faculty that I worked with were the best in my book. I miss my days of being a college student, they were some of my fondest of memories.