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Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home, popularly referred to as ASUMH, is a branch campus of the Arkansas State University. Established in 1995, the campus of the university is located in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home offers a number of associate’s degrees in arts and applied science. In addition, technical certificate programs in general studies are also available. The academic divisions of the institute include:

  • Arts and Mathematics
  • Natural & Health Sciences
  • Social Science and Education
  • Technology and Business

The students of ASUMH are involved in clubs and organizations such as the ANTS, B.E.S.T. Experience, Circle K, Lambda Beta Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Theta Kappa, and Student Government Association. In addition, intramural sports programs in flag football are also sponsored by the university.

Overview of Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Arkansas State Mountain Home can be found in Mountain Home, AR (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Arkansas State Mountain Home.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.

Arkansas State Mountain Home Selectivity

Arkansas State Mountain Home is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2007, 1,179 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Arkansas State Mountain Home, often seeking career changing education.

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
http://www.asumh.edu

Arkansas State Mountain Home Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts149liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine69nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology62phlebotomy, medical coding, health service and sciences, audiology, opticianry, respiratory care tech
Computer Science And Engineering25information science, computer networking
Education And Teaching21teacher ed
Security And Law Enforcement14criminal justice and administration, forensic science
Funeral And Mortuary Science11funeral and mortuary
Mechanics And Repair10computer repair, industrial mechanics
Office And Administration7administrative assistant
Medical Administration5health unit coordinator
Business And Management1MIS, banking
Production Trades0welding
Engineering Technician0drafting, electronics tech

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas State Mountain Home in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree17112
Award of less than 1 academic year11913
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8411

Arkansas State Mountain Home Student Body

In 2007, Arkansas State Mountain Home had a total enrollment of 1,179 students (806 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1922%
20-2112%
22-2411%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-396%
40-4911%
50-646%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Arkansas83%
Missouri12%
California1%
Arizona1%

Arkansas State Mountain Home Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time44 %

Arkansas State Mountain Home Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,370
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,900
Books and supplies$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Arkansas State Mountain Home participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109003)

Arkansas State Mountain Home Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1327

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professoracademic year7$45,7734$47,481
Instructoracademic year6$39,43423$38,435
All faculty totalacademic year13$42,84827$39,775

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

Arkansas State Mountain Home Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Management Information Systems, General

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

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
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

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 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Arkansas State Mountain Home Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Arkansas State Mountain Home Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Arkansas State Mountain Home % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Arkansas State Mountain Home % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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