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Arkansas State University - Beebe, Arkansas

Overview of Arkansas State University - Beebe

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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in medicine and liberal arts.

Arkansas State Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Arkansas State has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school has 3,976 enrolled students (as of 2005).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Arkansas State

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Arkansas State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts356liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine72EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair61autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance, industrial mechanics
Engineering Technician48computer systems tech, drafting, electronics tech
Medicine46medical preparatory
Office And Administration21office data entry, general office occupations
Medical Adminstration18medical records tech
Business And Management17MIS, business, accounting, accounting technology
Education And Teaching11early childhood education, middle school teaching
Family And Social Work11child care provider
Medical Support And Technology8medical lab tech
Production Trades8upholsterer, tool and die tech, welding
Security And Law Enforcement0forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Transportation0truck and bus driver

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree46918
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years16020
Award of less than 1 academic year486

Arkansas State Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White89%
Black6%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas79%

Arkansas State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time32 %

Arkansas State Room and Board (2005)

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.

Arkansas State Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Arkansas State has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year2*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$59,1112*
Instructorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$55,3102*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$47,3782*
Associate professoracademic year3$38,2034$46,672
Assistant professoracademic year17$38,05812$37,541
Instructoracademic year26$35,14833$34,568
All faculty totalacademic year49$37,09351$36,746

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Arkansas State Degree Programs (2005)

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

Arkansas State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Arkansas State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Arkansas State % of degrees in liberal arts
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Arkansas State % of students from other states
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Arkansas State % of degrees in medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Arkansas State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Arkansas State Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Arkansas State Number of students
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Arkansas State % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Arkansas State % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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