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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.
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Academics
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.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Arkansas State University-Main Campus.
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.
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Admissions
Admissions requirement for undergraduate students include an application with a $15 nonrefundable fee, test scores, a high school transcript or GED, and proof of immunization against measles and rubella, and of registration with the Selective Service (if appropriate). Students can apply electronically or through the mail. Transfer students and international students will have different procedures to go through.
Students may apply on-line to the graduate program, or through the mail. Graduate students must hold appropriate degrees, be immunized against measles and rubella, and provide transcripts of all universities to have attended. The application fee is increased to $35 for applicants to the doctoral program. Minimum requirements also included an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75.
Unrestricted admission is available for those applicants who provide an ACT test score of 19 or higher, obtain a high school grade point average of 2.5 during eight semesters of high school, or earn an overall GPA of 2.75 over six or seven semesters. Students may supplement a comparable score on the SAT in place of an ACT score. Students who submit a six or seven semester GPA must ultimately submit a final, high school transcript. Students who do not meet the unrestricted admissions criteria but who do have a 2.0 high school grade point average may apply for restricted admission. Restricted admission is only available to 500 students per session.
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.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Arkansas State University-Main Campus 2373rd for the average student loan amount.
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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.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Arkansas State University-Main Campus?
Arkansas State University is an NCAA Division I school. The team nickname is the Eagles. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country/track, football, and golf. Women’s sports include basketball, bowling, cross-country/track, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Arkansas State University also maintains several spirit groups, including cheerleaders and a marching band. Arkansas State University is a member of the Sun Belt Conference.
Facilities include golf courses, two stadium, a soccer field, tennis courts, a track and field complex, and an indoor arena. Intramural athletics are also available.
The Arkansas State Eagles compete in NCAA intercollegiate athletics in the sports of baseball, football, women’s bowling, soccer, tennis, and men’s and women’s basketball and cross country/track. Athletic facilities include golf courses, Convocation Center, Eagle Stadium, a soccer field, tennis facilities, track and field facilities, and Tomlinson Stadium.
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.
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 9th in Arkansas and
445th overall
on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
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about 3 years agoBob Clark fsearch ((at)) msn dot com
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.
about 3 years agojaved Tariq javedtariq57 ((at)) yahoo dot com
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.
almost 4 years agoKevin Rauls booby3pimpin ((at)) hotmail dot com
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.
almost 4 years agoJanice rjacq1 ((at)) aol dot com
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 4 years agoRobert Shannon shannon ((at)) rittermail dot com
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 4 years agoTodd Parisi toddparisi ((at)) yahoo dot com
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 4 years agoMarvin Allen Baird baird dot marvin ((at)) yahoo dot com
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 4 years agoLuther Walley asu ((at)) lutherwalley dot com
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 4 years agoArvle George rkiee011 ((at)) cox dot net
How about the name of (ARKANSAS WAR EAGLES) For your school football name
over 4 years agogreg ollison billies_02 ((at)) yahoo dot com
i want to attend this college because of its wonderful athletic program.
almost 5 years agokendall kendall09 ((at)) aol dot com
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
almost 5 years agohapsah karmin ibnusdr ((at)) yahoo dot com
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.
almost 5 years agoAnastasia Moore Fischer stassi23 ((at)) charter dot net
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.
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fsearch ((at)) msn dot com
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.