Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
23 |
U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
2% |
First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
1.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
56.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
3.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | 35.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
2.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | 0.9% | Nonresident Alien |
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Campus size: |
80 acres |
City or town school is located in: |
West Memphis |
Population of city/town: |
25,545 |
Nearest major city: |
Memphis |
Distance of nearest major city: |
10 miles |
Population of nearest major city: |
653,450 |
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Institution offers housing: |
no |
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
75% |
Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, smoking prohibited |
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Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, student center |
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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The EBSCOhost. SIRS Knowledge Source. Special Collections. Online databases. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Bio Fuel recycling equipment, 3D printers, Virtual Welding simulator, Art Gallery. |
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Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring |
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Counseling services: |
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veteran student, older student, career, academic |
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Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, resumé assistance, interview training |
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Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment |
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Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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Student activities: |
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student government, radio station |
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Number of honor societies: |
3 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
11 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union |
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Minority student organizations: |
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Brother 2 Brother |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Cast and Crew Club, Chess cCub, Sister to Sister, SkillsUSA, Somos Greyhounds, The Student Arkansas Education Association |
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School has an athletic program: |
yes |
Athletic director: |
Chris Parker, Director of Athletics |
Director of women's athletics: |
Sonja Tate, Head Women's Coach |
School colors: |
red and black |
School mascot: |
Greyhounds |
Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
Women's basketball | no | |
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Athletic facilities: |
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basketball court, disc golf course, gym, soccer field |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, disk golf, flag football, kickball, softball, volleyball |
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Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
Nearest international airport: |
Memphis (15 miles) |
Nearest other airport: |
West Memphis (1 mile) |
Nearest passenger train service: |
Memphis (10 miles) |
Nearest passenger bus service: |
Memphis (10 miles) |
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Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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List of four-year colleges most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Four-year schools most often selected by recent graduates are Arkansas State University and University of Memphis. |
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