Arkansas State University-Newport

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in transportation.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,702 in 2009-2010 (1,316 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (12 awarded)

• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business/Commerce
• Management Information Systems

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (16 awarded)

• Lineworker

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (13 awarded)

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (56 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (50 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded)

• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

MEDICINE (1 awarded)

• Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (173 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Medication Aide
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Forensic Science and Technology

TRANSPORTATION (447 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation