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Arkansas State University Beebe

Arkansas State University Beebe

Arkansas State University-Beebe campus is located in Beebe, Arkansas and is also referred to as ASU-Beebe. It is under the Arkansas State University System and was established in 1927. Originally known as the Junior Agricultural School of Central Arkansas the university has other campuses, which are:

  • ASU-Heber Springs
  • ASU-Little Rock Air Force Base
  • ASU-Searcy

The university offers degree and certificate programs in various study areas which include fine arts, health sciences, and business management through its academic divisions including:

  • Advanced Technology and Allied Health Division
  • Business and Agriculture Division
  • Education and Social Science Division
  • English and Fine Arts Division
  • Mathematics and Science Division
  • Occupational Technology Division

The students of Arkansas State University, Beebe campus participate in sports like badminton, basketball, softball, volleyball and golf.

Overview of Arkansas State University Beebe

Arkansas State is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Beebe, AR. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Arkansas State top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study medicine, liberal arts, and production trades.

Arkansas State Selectivity

Arkansas State maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 4,311 students (2,995 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.

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
http://www.asub.edu

Arkansas State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts380liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine60EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair59autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, industrial electronics tech, heavy equipment maintenance tech, industrial mechanics, ...
Medicine49medical preparatory
Production Trades42welding, tool and die tech, upholsterer, machine shop assistant
Medical Support And Technology38pharmacy tech, medical lab tech, veterinary assistant
Medical Administration32medical records tech
Engineering Technician30computer systems tech, drafting, industrial production tech, plastics engineering tech, mechanical drafting, quality control tech, electronics tech, instrumentation tech, ...
Education And Teaching26middle school teaching, early childhood education
Office And Administration18general office occupations, office data entry
Business And Management9business, MIS, accounting technology, operations management, small business operations, accounting, retail, management information systems
Family And Social Work6child care provider
Security And Law Enforcement1criminal justice and police, forensic science, criminal justice and administration, corrections, security and protective services
Hospitality0hospitality management
Transportation0truck and bus driver

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree51112
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years17015
Award of less than 1 academic year6939

Arkansas State Student Body

In 2007, Arkansas State had a total enrollment of 4,311 students (2,995 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White89%
Black6%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1816%
18-1926%
20-2113%
22-2410%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-395%
40-498%
50-644%
65+1%

Arkansas State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time33 %

Arkansas State Room and Board (2007)

Arkansas State offers campus housing for 140 of its 2,995 (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 (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,040
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,312
Room and board$ 2,880
Room charge$ 1,344
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,536
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 4,364

Financial Aid:
Arkansas State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109100)

Arkansas State Faculty

Arkansas State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1810
Non-tenured, but on tenure track97
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3343

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year6$57,7982*
Instructorcalendar year2*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year10$58,9784$52,663

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*2*
Associate professoracademic year3$43,8746$44,520
Assistant professoracademic year17$44,07014$43,212
Instructoracademic year28$38,72534$38,585
All faculty totalacademic year50$41,25556$40,951

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

Arkansas State Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations

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
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Petroleum Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

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
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services, Other

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 medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Arkansas State % of degrees in medicine
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Arkansas State % of degrees in liberal arts
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
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Arkansas State % of degrees in production trades
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Arkansas State Number of students
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Arkansas State % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Arkansas State Number of degree programs
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
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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