Arkansas State University-Beebe

Arkansas State University, also known as ASU, is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. This university was established in 1909. Besides Beebe, the university has other campuses, including Heber Springs Campus and Searcy Campus. The oldest among the two year colleges in Arkansas, the university offers its students bachelor’s degree programs, master’s degree programs and upper level courses in a variety of subjects including liberal arts, science, business, and technology.

The campus of Arkansas State University has more than 21 Greek organizations on campus, which includes Delta Zeta, Phi Mu, Sigma Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta and Sigma Chi. The students take part in university sports which include rugby and basketball.

Campus Location

1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012-1000
USA
Main Tel: (501) 882-3600
Web Site

The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.

Arkansas State University-Beebe Highlights

Where Arkansas State University-Beebe stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in medicine, liberal arts, production trades, and medical adminstration.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Student meal (board) plan
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	511	12
1-2 year certificate	170	15
< 1 year certificate	69	39

Arkansas State Students

The student enrollment at Arkansas State was 4,311 in 2007 (2,995 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,040
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 3,312
Room	$ 1,344
Board	$ 1,536
Books and supplies	$ 1,000
Other	$ 4,364

Financial Aid: Arkansas State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Arkansas State:

School	Location	Enrollment
State Fair Community College	Sedalia, MO	3,306
Weatherford College	Weatherford, TX	4,544
Northeast State Technical Community College	Blountville, TN	5,237
Three Rivers Community College	Poplar Bluff, MO	3,185
Iowa Western Community College	Council Bluffs, IA	5,300
Northeastern Junior College	Sterling, CO	2,751
Community College of Vermont	Waterbury, VT	5,608
West Virginia University at Parkersburg	Parkersburg, WV	3,743
Lake-Sumter Community College	Leesburg, FL	3,904
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	Tifton, GA	3,665

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		28
Without tenure; working toward tenure		16
Without tenure; tenure not available		76

Housing and Meals

Arkansas State provides on-campus housing for 140 of its 2,995 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Management Information Systems and Services
Management Information Systems
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (26 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (30 awarded)

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Petroleum Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (0 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (380 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (59 awarded)

Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (38 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (49 awarded)

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (60 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (42 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded)

Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation