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Arkansas State University is a public university that was established in 1909. The Newport campus of Arkansas State University was established in 1989. Also referred to as ASUN, the institute was originally known as the White River Vocational Technical School. In 1992, it merged with ASU-Beebe and became Arkansas State University-Newport. The campus is located in Newport, Arkansas.
Arkansas State University-Newport offers associate’s degrees in arts, science, teaching and applied science. Various technical certificates, certificate of general studies and certificates of proficiency programs are also available.
Arkansas State University -Newport sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations, including the Student Government Association, the PEM Club, Phi Theta Kappa and the Minority Support Group. Students also participate in intramural sports like basketball, softball and ping pong.
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Campus Location7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
USA
Main Tel: (870) 512-7800
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Arkansas State University-Newport HighlightsWhere Arkansas State University-Newport stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in transportation.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 865 | 2 | | Associate | 61 | 9 | | 1-2 year certificate | 40 | 3 |
Arkansas State StudentsThe student enrollment at Arkansas State was 1,175 in 2007 (660 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 |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,872 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,144 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Arkansas State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 6 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 18 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 21 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) - Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded) - Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
LIBERAL ARTS (42 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (5 awarded) - Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (67 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
TRANSPORTATION (828 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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