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Arkansas State University Main Campus

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Arkansas State University (ASU) is a four year public school, located in Jonesboro. It was established in 1909. ASU is the main campus of the Arkansas State University system. The school has on-campus housing available for more than 2,400 students.

ASU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as 18 specialized accrediting organizations. It is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). It offers Associate's degrees, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and Doctorate degrees.

Arkansas State University belongs to the Sun Belt Conference. The university offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track and other sports. The Cooper Alumni Center of ASU offers a venue for all alumni to visit and reunite.

Overview of Arkansas State University Main Campus

The main campus of Arkansas State is in State University, AR (a small city). The school is a public school. Arkansas State offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Arkansas State Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies.

Faculty

Arkansas State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 11,130 enrolled students.

Student Life

Student athletes at Arkansas State belong to the Sun Belt Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Arkansas State

Arkansas State University Main Campus
2105 E. Aggie Road
State University, AR 72467
General Phone: (870) 972-2100
http://www.astate.edu

Arkansas State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching421early childhood education, middle school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, physical education teaching, social science teaching, gifted and talended education, English teaching, business teaching, ...
Business And Management344business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, managerial economics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine263registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts227general studies, history, political science, speech and rhetoric, English, sociology, area and Cultural studies, Spanish language, ...
Medical Support And Technology142radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology
Therapy And Counseling105psychology, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy, counseling psychology
Media86journalism, radio and television, communication and journalism
Science70biology, chemistry
Family And Social Work68social work, public administration, child care management
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy54sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer
Security And Law Enforcement51criminology, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration
Agricultural Science And Management49agricultural operations
Engineering Technician46engineering technician, electronics tech
Computer Science And Engineering35data processing tech, computer and info science
Mechanics And Repair32HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics
Engineering28engineering
Office And Administration17administrative assistant
Conservation And Resource Management13wildlife management, environmental science, environmental studies
Mathematics13mathematics
Landscaping And Horticulture13plant sciences
Religion And Philosophy12philosophy
Beauty And Cosmetology11cosmetology
Art Studies10art studies
Music9music performance, music
Animal Science And Care9animal science
Photography And Commercial Art8commercial art
Drama And Performing Arts8drama
Medicine1health professions, gerontology

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,43857
Master's degree38244
Associate's degree18711
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years988
Post-master's certificate303
Doctor's degree103
Postbaccalaureate certificate04

Arkansas State Student Body

In 2007, Arkansas State had a total enrollment of 11,130 students (9,268 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time96%
Part-Time4%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate85%
Graduate15%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black17%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1925%
20-2119%
22-2418%
25-2913%
30-348%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Arkansas87%
Missouri6%
Tennessee3%
Texas1%
(International Students)1%

Arkansas State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %
Part-Time28 %

Arkansas State Room and Board (2007)

Arkansas State offers campus housing for 2,514 of its 9,268 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Jonesboro, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Arkansas State Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,2982,63380%1,73366%
Men1,4321,13579%74165%
Women1,8661,49880%99266%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1826
ACT Math1724
ACT Composite1824

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT92%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Arkansas State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,010
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,390
Room and board$ 5,220
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 3,055

Financial Aid:
Arkansas State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109000)

Arkansas State Faculty

Arkansas State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured12650
Non-tenured, but on tenure track6479
Non-tenured and not on tenure track50100

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year17$102,4874$96,709
Associate professorcalendar year13$88,9898$87,593
Assistant professorcalendar year6$61,9059$65,439
Instructorcalendar year4$36,9649$46,019
All faculty totalcalendar year40$85,46030$69,690

*: 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 year62$73,11713$70,600
Associate professoracademic year52$60,02437$57,369
Assistant professoracademic year57$56,22179$50,848
Instructoracademic year23$42,00766$35,824
No academic rankacademic year11$34,69820$39,003
All faculty totalacademic year205$59,546215$47,450

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

Arkansas State Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballSun Belt Conference
BasketballSun Belt Conference
BaseballSun Belt Conference
TrackSun Belt Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total16396259
Football88088
Track251843
Basketball141731
Baseball27027
All Other Sports96170

Arkansas State Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration
Social Work

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Radio and Television

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Arkansas State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Arkansas State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 3%Arkansas State % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Arkansas State Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Arkansas State Number of students
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Arkansas State % students on athletic fin. aid
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Arkansas State Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Arkansas State % of degrees in education and teaching
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Arkansas State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Arkansas State % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Arkansas State Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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