Beebe, Arkansas is home to Arkansas State. Beebe is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Arkansas State go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in medicine and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Arkansas State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 3,976 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Arkansas State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Arkansas State University - Beebe
1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012-1000
General Phone: (501) 882-3600
Admissions Phone: (501) 882-8260
Financial Aid Phone: (501) 882-8245
http://WWW.ASUB.EDU
Arkansas State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 356 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 72 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 61 | autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance, industrial mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | computer systems tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Medicine | 46 | medical preparatory |
| Office And Administration | 21 | office data entry, general office occupations |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical records tech |
| Business And Management | 17 | MIS, business, accounting, accounting technology |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child care provider |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | medical lab tech |
| Production Trades | 8 | upholsterer, tool and die tech, welding |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 469 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 160 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 6 |
In 2005, Arkansas State had a total enrollment of 3,976 students (2,746 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 79% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Arkansas State offers campus housing for 141 of its 2,746 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Beebe, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (501) 882-8260
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,824 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,000 |
| Room and board | $ 2,480 |
| Room charge | $ 1,144 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,336 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,550 |
Financial Aid:
Arkansas State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (501) 882-8245
Arkansas State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $59,111 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,310 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $47,378 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $38,203 | 4 | $46,672 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $38,058 | 12 | $37,541 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $35,148 | 33 | $34,568 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $37,093 | 51 | $36,746 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arkansas State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
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