About Arkansas State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
13,709
Website
www.astate.edu/Accreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
July 1, 1955, Junior Agricultural College of Central Arkansas became a branch campus of Arkansas State College in Jonesboro (Craighead County), now Arkansas State University. Arkansas State University-Beebe, also known as Beebe State is a public two-year college in Arkansas with Dr Jennifer Methvin as its current Chancellor.
Arkansas State University - Beebe offers degrees and certificates like Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates, and Certificates of Proficiency. The associate programs last for 2 years for full-time students. Programs include humanistic discipline and sciences, general studies and humanities, health professions, and business, management, and marketing.
Arkansas State University - Beebe offers 2+2 programs affiliated with other colleges and universities to figure towards a bachelor degree, like the University of Central Arkansas. Students are going to be assigned to a tutorial advisor who will work with them with their goals and therefore the 1+2 program agreements, in order that they will only take classes that tend to be easily transferable and will work towards their opted degree.
Based on a 2014 cohort of scholars transferring out of Arkansas State University - Beebe in 2017, the university features a transfer rate of 13%. The university also features a partnership with the Arkansas State University of Jonesboro to supply baccalaureate and graduate degrees on the Beebe campus.
Rankings
As per the US News list, it's attained the subsequent rankings -
#293 - National Universities
#76 - Best Undergraduate Teaching
#119 - Top Performers in Social Mobility
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
1030 - 1196
ACT Range
21 - 27
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
The Office of Admissions at Arkansas State University - Beebe is dedicated to providing service for prospective, new, transfer, and returning students pursuing an undergraduate education. Arkansas State University-Beebe admits students on a rolling basis throughout the year. Early application is encouraged so students may proceed with housing, financial aid, and scholarship processes.
Arkansas State University - Beebe grants admission in the following categories. Individual academic degree programs may have additional admissions requirements. Students without ACT scores may take the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER test in lieu of the ACT.
Students interested in applying to Arkansas State University-Beebe for the upcoming semester are urged to apply early. By applying early, students take advantage of the scholarship, housing, and orientation privileges
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$13,459
Average Annual Cost
$6,300
Books And Supplies
$1,298
Other Fees
$2,307
Room And Board
$9,025
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,171
Total One Year Cost
$23,101
The Cost of Attendance (COA) consists of estimated costs for students who attend Arkansas State University - Beebe. It helps the Financial Aid Office to determine financial need, the type of financial aid, and the amount of aid an eligible student may receive. The COA for a year comes to an average of $7367.
The tuition rate per credit hour for a resident is $102 whereas for a Cleburne County resident is $97. The Tuition rate per credit hour for the out-state and international students is $174. The same for an off-campus student is $107.
The Concurrent Rate (for High School students only) for classes taught at the high school is assessed at the full off-campus rate per Arkansas Department of Higher Education policy and discounted by waiver to $52 for students taking their first 15 credit hours. Students taking 16-30 credit hours are discounted by waiver to $79 per hour.
Direct Costs: Tuition, fees, room and board if living on campus. These costs are billed to the student account. If there are remaining funds after your direct cost is paid, books may be charged to your student account provided there are funds available to charge against.
Indirect Costs: Books and supplies, transportation, room and board if living off-campus, and personal expenses. These are expenses that you pay out-of-pocket.
The COA is based on full-time enrollment for nine months, 24 credits (12 credits for fall and 12 credits for spring).
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
32%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,342
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
588 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
256 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
130 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
105 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
102 Graduates
Biology, General
86 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
83 Graduates
Criminology
77 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
70 Graduates
Psychology, General
64 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
61 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
57 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
49 Graduates
Social Work
48 Graduates
Sociology
41 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
34 Graduates
Marketing
33 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
30 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
29 Graduates
Chemistry
28 Graduates
Data Processing
26 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
23 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
23 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
22 Graduates
Civil Engineering
20 Graduates
Plant Sciences
20 Graduates
Animal Sciences
19 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
18 Graduates
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...
18 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
17 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
17 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
17 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
13 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
13 Graduates
Mathematics
13 Graduates
International Business
12 Graduates
Engineering Technologies/Technician...
11 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
11 Graduates
History
10 Graduates
Journalism
10 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
8 Graduates
Political Science and Government
8 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
7 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
6 Graduates
Homeland Security
6 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
5 Graduates
Music
5 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
4 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
4 Graduates
Economics
3 Graduates
Physics
2 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
1 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
9,350
Socio-Economic Diversity
41%
Part-time
27%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$42,160 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
29%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Red Wolves
School Colors
scarlet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Total Male Athletes
214
Total Female Athletes
123
Intramural Sports
30
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$27,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$32,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$117 - 293
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,777
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,208
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,388
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,791
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$9,999
$30K - $48K
$9,834
$48K - $75K
$7,548
$75K - $110K
$4,820
> $110K
$4,584
In order to better assist students, much of the financial aid process can be handled through the Vanguard Portal. Students are able to view documents needed and received by the Financial Aid Office, changes, and their award notice.
In order to allow time for the financial aid award eligibility to be determined prior to the start of classes for the term, the following items must be filled out completely and received by Arkansas State University - Beebe. Some of the scholarships available in Arkansas State University - Beebe are Chancellors Scholarship, Academic Achievement Scholarship, Academic Opportunity Scholarships, Arkansas Scholars Scholarships, ASU- Beebe Foundation Scholarship, GED Scholarships, Technical Academic Scholarship, Regional Career Centre Scholarship, Workforce Opportunity Scholarship, Leadership Scholarship and so forth.
