School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in State University, AR). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

2105 E. Aggie Road
State University, AR 72467
Main Phone: (870) 972-3056
Web Site: www.astate.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,857 (full-time equivalent) students. 94.7% of students attend full-time, while 5.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 768 male students and 864 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.1% of the student body, while females made up 52.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (13)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• Other Degree(s)

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Agricultural Business And Management

• Animal Sciences
• General Agriculture Science
• Plant Sciences

• Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Finance
• Hospitality
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Marketing

• Journalism
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Data Processing

• Educational Administration
• Other Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General Engineering

• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Engineering Technologies

• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Natural Resources Conservation
• Wildlife Management

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Rehabilitation Training

• Criminology
• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Child Care

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Printing Press Operator

• Criminal Justice

• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Engine And Automotive

School Accreditation

Arkansas State University-Main Campus reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Arkansas State University-Main Campus is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Arkansas State University-Main Campus belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Sun Belt Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.