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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.

Faculty

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

Student Body

Arkansas State offers classes to 4,311 students (3,240 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Arkansas State 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 (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts381liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Engineering Technician149computer systems tech, drafting, petroleum tech
Nursing and Emergency Medicine101nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Mechanics and Repair77HVAC, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, vehicle maintenance
Medicine55medical preparatory
Production Trades53welding, machinist, upholsterer
Security and Law Enforcement44criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, corrections
Medical Administration37medical records tech
Education and Teaching36teacher ed, early childhood education
Medical Support and Technology23pharmacy tech, medical lab tech
Office and Administration20general office occupations
Family and Social Work18child care provider
Business and Management13business, MIS, accounting technology

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree48115
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years28317
Award of less than 1 academic year24312

Arkansas State Student Body

In 2007-2008, Arkansas State had a total enrollment of 4,311 students (3,240 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White88%
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 3,240 (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 (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,136
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,480
Room and board$ 2,930
Room charge$ 1,344
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,586
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 4,428

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.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year2*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year5$59,4510*
Instructorcalendar year2*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year11$64,6713$56,688

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*1*
Associate professoracademic year3$47,1905$48,410
Assistant professoracademic year17$47,35513$43,995
Instructoracademic year28$42,45438$39,475
All faculty totalacademic year50$44,79757$41,722

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

Arkansas State Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Petroleum Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
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

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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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 administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Arkansas State % of degrees in medical administration
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
Offers weekend classes
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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