Arkansas State University-Beebe

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in production trades, medicine, and engineering technician.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 4,459 in 2009-2010 (3,284 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Arkansas State provides on-campus housing for 140 of its 3,284 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (70 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business/Commerce
• Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Information Systems
• Retailing and Retail Operations

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (28 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (119 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Petroleum Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (21 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (6 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded)

• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (350 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (97 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• 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 (22 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (60 awarded)

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

MEDICINE (49 awarded)

• Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

MUSIC (2 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (202 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (93 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Upholstery/Upholsterer
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (66 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