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Arkansas State University - Mountain Home, Arkansas

Overview of Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

Students attend Arkansas State Mountain Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Arkansas State Mountain Home degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Arkansas State Mountain Home Selectivity

Applicants to Arkansas State Mountain Home appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 1,234 students at the school (as of 2005).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Arkansas State Mountain Home

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
General Phone: (870) 508-6100
Admissions Phone: (870) 508-6104
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 508-6124
http://www.asumh.edu

Arkansas State Mountain Home Programs and Degrees (2005)

Arkansas State Mountain Home awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts99liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine31EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Funeral And Mortuary Science20funeral and mortuary
Computer Science And Engineering20information science, computer networking
Office And Administration15administrative assistant
Security And Law Enforcement10criminal justice and administration, forensic science
Medical Support And Technology5audiology, opticianry, respiratory care tech, phlebotomy
Education And Teaching5middle school teaching
Mechanics And Repair2industrial mechanics
Business And Management1MIS
Engineering Technician1electronics tech, drafting

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State Mountain Home in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree17312
Award of less than 1 academic year238
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years137

Arkansas State Mountain Home Student Body

In 2005, Arkansas State Mountain Home had a total enrollment of 1,234 students (855 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White97%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1922%
20-2113%
22-2410%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Arkansas95%
Missouri4%

Arkansas State Mountain Home Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time56 %

Arkansas State Mountain Home Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professoracademic year8$42,0723$42,414
Instructoracademic year10$37,13817$34,220
All faculty totalacademic year18$39,33120$35,449

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

Arkansas State Mountain Home Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology

Arkansas State Mountain Home Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Arkansas State Mountain Home Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Arkansas State Mountain Home % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Arkansas State Mountain Home Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Arkansas State Mountain Home Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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