| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
9,592 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
7,295 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,297 |
| Total graduate students: |
3,818 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
736 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
3,082 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
11% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 10.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 77.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 5.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 13.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 74.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
1,376 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Jonesboro, AR |
| Population of city/town: |
72,210 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Beebe, Mountain Home, Newport, Marked Tree, Heber Springs, Paragould, and West Memphis. |
| Nearest major city: |
Memphis |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
70 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
646,889 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (54%)
- women's dorms (9%)
- men's dorms (9%)
- sorority housing (3%)
- fraternity housing (3%)
- single-student apartments (16%)
- married-student apartments (5%)
- other housing including Married/graduate student and family housing. (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
61% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
23% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
77% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 with fewer than 60 semester hours must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
90% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
800 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Arkansas Biosciences Institute, museums; convocation, Delta studies, ecotoxicology research, and disaster preparedness education centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, Language. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care |
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| Counseling services: |
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military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career workshops. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
13 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
7 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
16% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
13% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Herald, published two times per week |
| Number of honor societies: |
10 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
175 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Christian Fellowship, Campus Outreach, Catholic Newman Center, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Chinese Christian Fellowship, Christians United for Israel, Delta Christian Waterfowlers Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Missionary Baptist Student Fellowships, ReCreate, Revolution Campus Ministry, United Voices Gospel Choir, Wesley Foundation, Wolf Life Campus Ministry, Latter-day Saints, Muslim Student Associations, Catalyst Ministries, Nazarene Campus Ministries, SMASH, Standard Bearers, The Rising, Verge Church, Apostolic Student Organization, Lighthouse College Ministry, Pretty Proverbs, We are the Future, St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Campus |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Brother to Brother, Circle of Trust, Hispanic Outreach and Latino Appreciation, Minorities in Healthcare Professions, #6881 NAACP, A Path Appears; black accountants, black journalists, black social workers, and black student associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Students Association, Saudi Students club; Model United Nations, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and Korean Student Organizations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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American Institute of Graphic Arts, Music Educators National Conference, Student Activists, Habitat for Humanity, 'A' Team, Rocket League, Hall Council, Diamond Dolls, Everybody Doesn't, Circle of Trust, Association for Women in Communications, College Against Cancer, Future Alumni Network, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Gay-Straight Alliance, Women in Science, Society of Women Engineers, A-State Feminists, Graduate Student Advisory, National Panhellenic Council, Student Activities Board, University Hall Council, Collegiate FFA, Collegiate Farm Bureau, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, American Advertising Federation, College Democrats, College Republicans, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Women in Science, Student Athlete Advisory Organization; Alpha East Arkansas national professional engineers, American chemical, American civil engineers, educational for resource management, gaming, human resource management, leadership and success, manufacturing engineers, national broadcasting, neuroscience, physics students, piano, professional journalists, public relations student, and women's engineer societies; American choral directors, American criminal justice, clinical laboratory professionals, college student personnel, computing machinery, graduate business students, Honors, information technology professionals, mathematical, middle level, national press photographers, national rehabilitation counselor, national student nurses, non-traditional, Northeast Arkansas women in science, physical therapy student, radiologic and imagine sciences student, rehabilitation counseling, residence hall, speech/language/hearing, student Arkansas education, student art education, ultimate Frisbee, and women in communications associations; rifle, rodeo, and speech/debate teams; accounting, ad, anime, athletic training, ballroom, barbell, block and bridle, chess, cycling, forensic, kayak/canoe, literature, marine biology, medical arts, mixed martial arts, philosophy, physical education majors, plant science, pre-law, pre-pharmacy, pre-vet, print, psychology, Quidditch, reps, rodeo, rugby, Smash Bros., sports management, student garden, swim, and wildlife/fisheries clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Terry Mohajir,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Rich Zvosec,
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Department,
Arkansas State University,
217 Olympic Drive,
P.O. Box 1000,
Jonesboro, AR 724 |
| School colors: |
scarlet and black |
| School mascot: |
Red Wolves |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Sun Belt Conference (Division I, Football Bowl Subdivision) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. FBS |
| Men's golf | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's bowling | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | Sun Belt Conference, NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
4% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
13% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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rugby field, tennis courts, track and field; athletic and soccer complexes; equine, physical education, recreation, and wellness centers |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, bowling, disc golf, dodgeball, fantasy football, flag football, floor hockey, handball, kickball, lacrosse, mud olympics, pickleball, racketball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, Texas Hold'em, ultimate Frisbee, ultimate football, volleyball, walleyball, weight lifting, Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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cricket, rodeo, rugby, softball, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cricket, rodeo, rugby, softball, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Memphis (80 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Little Rock, AR (131 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Walnut Ridge, AR (24 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Jonesboro, AR (3 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
9% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
10% immediately, 22% within one year of graduation, 44% within 10 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Arkansas State University--Jonesboro, University of Arkansas--Fayetteville, University of Arkansas--Little Rock, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Memphis, University of Mississippi. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
30% within six months of graduation, 40% within one year of graduation, 50% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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AAMEN Mentoring, Abilities Unlimited, Able Termite and Pest Control, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ace hardware, Ace One Technologies, AFLAC, Al's Lock and Key, Aldersgate, ALDI, ALSAC at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Eagle Outfitters Co., American Greetings, Anderson Engineering, Anstaff Bank, Apex Tool Group, AR Blue Cross Blue Shield, AR Children's Hospital, AR Department of Education, AR Department of Health, AR Department of Health, AR Department of Human Services, AR Department of Human Services, AR Dept. of HWY & Transportation, AR Early Learning, AR Farm Bureau Federation, AR Juniors Volleyball Club, AR Small Business and Technology Development Center, AR State Highway & Transportation Department, AR Teacher Corps, Arby's, Areojet Rocket Dyne, Arkansas State University, AroundCampus Group, Ascent Children's Health Services, ASU Distance Learning, Axis, B-LAK Logistics, Bader Peach Farms, Barnhart Crane and Rigging, Bartlett City Schools, Baxter Regional Medical Center, Be A Bombshell Cosmetics, Beacon Roofing, Bear State Bank, Bellefonte Church of Christ, Bikini Beach Tanning, Buckle, Bunge North America, Busy Bee Designs, Camfil Farr, Camp War Eagle, Cavenaugh Auto Group, Centerpoint Energy, CHI St. Vincent, Chick-Fil-A, City of Jonesboro, City of Little Rock, Coca-Cola, Colson Caster Corporation, Community Health Solutions of America, Continental Utility Solution, CPA Firm, CRC Insurance Services, Inc., DENSO Manufacturing, DeSoto County Schools, Dillard's, Douglas Quikut, Downtown Jonesboro Association, Dr. Stan McPike, DDS, East Arkansas Broadcasters, El Dorado Public Schools, Environmental Farming Systems, Evergreen Packaging, Farm Credit Midsouth, Farmers Insurance, FBI, Federal Mogul, Federal Reserve Bank, First National Bank, Fletcher Auto, Flower Shop Network, Focus Bank, FootLocker, Freelance Photojournalist, Frito-Lay, Garlock Rubber Technologies, General Baptist Healthcare, George & Company, PLLC, Girl Scouts, Great Dane Trailers, Guidance Software, Habitat for Humanity, Harmony Grove Elementary School, Harvard Risk Management, Hays Food Town, Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Heritage, Hibbett Sports, Hickory Hill Pharmacy, Higher Education- Tyler Texas, Hispanic Community Services, Hollister, Hometown Television, Hytrol Conveyor, Hytrol Conveyor Company, ICF, International Incite Rehab, Jet Transportation, JETS, John Deere Engine Works, Jonesboro Human Development Center, Jonesboro Radio Group, KAIT-TV 8, Kaplan Test Prep, KARK/KLRT, Kids for the Future, Koonce, Simmons, and Caraway, Kroger, Life Strategies Counseling, LogoNation, Maverick Transportation, McAdam Financial Advisors, MCD Key Concepts, MCD Key Concepts, McDonalds, Memphis City Schools, Memphis Police Department, Mid-South Health Systems, MidSouth Financial Group, Missouri State Highway Patrol Nahon Saharovich & Trotz, National Park Service, National Software Management, NEA Baptist Clinic, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, NEA Business Today, Nestle, New York Life Insurance, Newk's Eatery, Northwestern Mutual, Nucor Steel, Optus
Outback, P&G, PACES, Paragould Daily Press, Paragould School District, Pilgrim's Pride, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Precision Agricultural Services, Primerica, Rang Technologies, RD Racing Products, Riceland, Ritter Communications, Rural Sourcing, Russell Cellular, Schultz Wood & Rapp, Shelby County Schools, Sonic, South Wind Heights, Southern Marketing Affiliates, St Luke's Health System, St. Bernard's Medical Center, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Staffmark
State Farm Insurance, Stephens Insurance, Subway, Suddenlink, Sugar Shack, Sutter Health, Syngenta Syntel, Target, TechFriends, TeleTech, Tenaris, Texas Health Resources, The Children's Clinic, The Heritage Company, Tower Loan, Transamerica, Tyson Foods, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Navy, UAMS, USAble Life, USDA, Walmart, Windstream Communications, Woodland Draper Manufacturing. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Mike Beebe, former governor, Arkansas
- Earl Bell, Olympic medalist, athletic trainer
- Dr. Debbye Turner, Miss America 1990.
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