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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.
Arkansas State is in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jonesboro is a small city. The school is a public institution. Arkansas State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study.
Not all applicants to Arkansas State are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 10,414 students study at Arkansas State (in 2005).
Students participate in Sun Belt Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus
2105 E. Aggie Road
State University, AR 72467
General Phone: (870) 972-3056
Admissions Phone: (870) 972-3024
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 972-2310
http://www.astate.edu
Arkansas State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 458 | early childhood education, elementary/middle school admin, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, business teaching, special ed, social science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 354 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, MIS, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 217 | general studies, political science, English, history, sociology, speech and rhetoric, area and Cultural studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 195 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 120 | radiation therapist, audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, speech pathology |
| Science | 113 | biology, chemistry, physics, call and molecular biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 101 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy, counseling psychology |
| Media | 78 | journalism, radio and television, communication and journalism, printing equipment operation |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 70 | data processing tech, computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 69 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Family And Social Work | 62 | social work, public administration, child care management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 61 | agricultural operations, food technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 53 | criminology, criminal justice and police, forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 44 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | engineering technician, electronics tech |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | plant sciences |
| Animal Science And Care | 14 | animal science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | wildlife management, environmental studies, environmental science |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Music | 9 | music performance, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions, gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,555 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 384 | 48 |
| Associate's degree | 172 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 23 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 4 |
In 2005, Arkansas State had a total enrollment of 10,414 students (8,674 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 88% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Arkansas State offers campus housing for 2,280 of its 8,674 (full-time) students.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,488 | 2,259 | 65% | 1,584 | 70% |
| Men | 1,507 | 1,019 | 68% | 700 | 69% |
| Women | 1,981 | 1,240 | 63% | 884 | 71% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (870) 972-3024
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,145 |
| Room and board | $ 4,510 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,966 |
Financial Aid:
Arkansas State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (870) 972-2310
Arkansas State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 142 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 66 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 89 |
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 | 14 | $92,756 | 3 | $84,316 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $81,018 | 7 | $76,875 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $70,721 | 7 | $66,939 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $43,453 | 10 | $46,397 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $76,550 | 27 | $63,837 |
*: 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 | 64 | $67,029 | 11 | $64,903 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 51 | $56,245 | 28 | $54,099 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 58 | $47,227 | 80 | $46,003 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $39,136 | 64 | $33,491 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 202 | $54,616 | 183 | $44,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 143 | 87 | 230 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 17 | 26 | 43 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 48 | 54 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Food Technology and Processing
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, 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
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry 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 Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
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
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
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
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
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
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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)
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
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminology
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arkansas State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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