Arkansas State University
- 2105 E. Aggie Road
- State University, AR 72467
- OPEID College Code: 00109000
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- General Phone: (870) 972-2100
- Chancellor: Dr. Robert Potts
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 11,130

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Other Campus Locations
- Arkansas State University - Newport (ASUN)
Newport, AR 72112
46 Miles Away - Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR 72653
111 Miles Away
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.astate.edu

- Mission Statement
- Arkansas State University educates leaders,
enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.astate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees No
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,927 | 2,308 | 4,235 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,502 (78%) | 1,803 (78%) | 3,305 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 851 (57%) | 1,051 (58%) | 1,902 (58%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 23 | 1% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,716 | 90% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 410 | 490 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 44% | 22% | 44% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,000 | $3,320 | $2,550 | $4,445 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.2% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Number in Default | 317 | 338 | 288 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,862 | 4,371 | 3,738 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,370 | $6,010 | $5,710 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,370 | $6,010 | $5,710 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,290 | $13,390 | $12,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,806 | $5,220 | $5,050 |
| Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,055 | $3,055 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,306 | $15,285 | $14,815 |
| In-State | $16,306 | $15,285 | $14,815 |
| Out of State | $24,226 | $22,665 | $21,865 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $7,370 | $7,010 | $6,710 |
| In-State | $7,370 | $7,010 | $6,710 |
| Out of State | $15,290 | $14,390 | $13,760 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,370 | $7,010 | $6,710 |
| In-State | $7,370 | $7,010 | $6,710 |
| Out of State | $15,290 | $14,390 | $13,760 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,130 Undergraduate: 9,646 Graduate: 1,484
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,416 Female: 6,714
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,898 Female: 5,748
- Graduate Gender Male: 518 Female: 966
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,079 Part-Time: 3,051
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,596 Part-Time: 2,050
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 483 Part-Time: 1,001
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 132 | 1% |
| American Indian | 47 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,886 | 17% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 1% |
| White | 8,503 | 76% |
| Unknown | 360 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 389 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,766 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,158 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,980 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,444 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 891 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 573 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 668 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 244 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,677 | 1,435 | 242 |
| Faculty Status | 1,080 | 909 | 171 |
| Tenured Faculty | 182 | 182 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 231 | - | 231 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 641 | 470 | 171 |
| Primarily Instruction | 632 | 461 | 171 |
| Primarily Research | 9 | 9 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 66 | 66 | - |
| Other Professionals | 417 | 373 | 44 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 553 | 526 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 155 | 155 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 95 | 95 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 207 | 180 | 27 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,068 (399) | $61,236 (193) | $49,289 (206) |
| Professor | $73,739 (75) | $74,301 (60) | $71,491 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $59,975 (97) | $61,299 (54) | $58,311 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,599 (134) | $55,596 (56) | $52,165 (78) |
| Instructor | $37,008 (93) | $40,735 (23) | $35,784 (70) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,718 (62) | $84,642 (32) | $70,331 (30) |
| Professor | $99,824 (19) | $101,147 (15) | $94,860 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $86,933 (18) | $83,956 (10) | $90,655 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,030 (13) | $56,720 (4) | $70,168 (9) |
| Instructor | $41,555 (12) | $41,637 (3) | $41,528 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,214 (461) | $62,376 (225) | $50,338 (236) |
| Professor | $75,343 (94) | $75,992 (75) | $72,780 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $61,720 (115) | $62,455 (64) | $60,799 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,637 (147) | $54,984 (60) | $52,708 (87) |
| Instructor | $36,665 (105) | $39,965 (26) | $35,578 (79) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,919,733 | $1,777,616 | $1,142,117 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 374 | 231 | 143 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 303 | 195 | 108 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 126 | 63 | 63 |
| Football | 109 | 109 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Soccer | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Bowling | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $74,946 | $42,556 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $47,839 | $23,864 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 25 | 17 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 28%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 40% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 19% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 5 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 14 | 23 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 41 | 32 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 50 | 47 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 |
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