Arkansas State University--Jonesboro

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U.S. News rank Category Name #63 Regional Universities (South)

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Summary

Arkansas State University--Jonesboro is a public institution that was founded in 1909. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,051, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,374 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Arkansas State University--Jonesboro's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 63. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,934 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,484 (2011-12).

Arkansas State University—Jonesboro is located in the northeastern corner of the state, about 80 miles from Memphis. Students at Arkansas State, often called ASU, can choose from more than 40 degree programs in nearly 150 fields of study, including master’s programs in business and health. The school also offers about 130 online courses and more than 180 evening classes. At Arkansas State, students may enroll in the Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) program, which offers additional academic support for difficult classes that tend to give students trouble. Student athletes can try out for the Arkansas State Red Wolves varsity athletic teams, which are members of the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference and compete in about a dozen sports. Notable Arkansas State University alumni include Rodger Bumpass, who voices the character Squidward on Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants animated television show.

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Overview Arkansas State University concluded its centennial year in 2010, celebrating 100 years in northeast Arkansas. ASU began in Jonesboro, Ark. in 1909 as an agricultural high school and has since developed into a comprehensive university offering top-quality academic programs to students from throughout the United States and the world. More than 13,000 students attend the university, which includes students from 68 foreign countries. Academics Arkansas State University's 11 colleges offer 43 degree programs and 146 fields of study at the doctoral, specialist, master's, bachelor's and associate degree levels. The university is the state's leading provider of nursing graduates. In addition, ASU has top-ranked programs in journalism, radio-television and speech communication. Degree programs in nursing and health professions are greatly in demand and ASU has clinical affiliations with more than 500 healthcare facilities. ASU offers management education including international business, technology, entrepreneurship, and economic development through action-based learning. Most of ASU's faculty hold the highest possible degrees and are recognized leaders in their fields. ASU is also home to the state-of-the-art Arkansas Biosciences Institute, where undergraduates can conduct cutting-edge research. Student Life Students will find more than 300 campus organizations, more than 20 men's and women's intramural sports, 20 national Greek organizations, seven men's intercollegiate athletic programs and nine women's intercollegiate sports. There's always something to do at ASU, whether it's just hanging with friends at the Student Union, grabbing a bite at the food court, working out in the Red W.O.L.F. (Wellness Opportunities for Life Fitness) Center, catching an athletic event or seeing exciting programs and concerts, including poets, athletes, dancers and musicians from symphony orchestras to legendary bluesmen. ASU offers choices for on-campus living. From traditional residence halls to garden apartments, each residence hall offers a unique living environment, including first-year residence experience, co-ed and single-sex halls, sorority suites, and family housing. ASU also offers the Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC). The HLLC is composed of three separate residential buildings and an Honors classroom that creates a distinct sense of identity for Honors students, while signifying ASU's continued commitment to quality education. The HLLC lets Honors students thrive in a residential environment designed with their educational pursuits in mind. For information on financial aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships online (http://www.astate.edu/finaid/). For more information on housing and amenities, visit the Office of Residence Life online (http://www.astate.edu/a/student-affairs/residence-life/home/). See student videos and information on financial aid at http://www.onehowlofanexperience.com/. Athletics The ASU Red Wolves compete in NCAA Division I-A, the top level, with 16 intercollegiate sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf and track-both indoor track and outdoor track. Women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track, and volleyball. Opportunties For more information about educational opportunities at ASU, contact the Office of Admissions, admissions@astate.edu or call 870-972-3024 or 800-382-3030 (in-state). For information about Graduate School, write gradsch@astate.edu or call 870-972-3029. For information about International Programs, write to oip@astate.edu or call 870-972-2329. Additional contact information, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers are available at http://www.astate.edu/info/directories/contact-us.dot.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1909
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	urban
2010 Endowment	$9,642,516

Applying

When applying to Arkansas State University--Jonesboro, it's important to note the application deadline is August 22. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 22. The application fee at Arkansas State University--Jonesboro is $15. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 70.1 percent.

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Selectivity	selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate	70%
Application deadline	August 22
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	August 22

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Arkansas State University--Jonesboro is 19:1, and the school has 48.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Arkansas State University--Jonesboro include: Education; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.0 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	19:1
4-year graduation rate	16% - Low
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Education 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 16% Health Professions and Related Programs 14% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 6%

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Student Life

Arkansas State University--Jonesboro has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,051, with a gender distribution of 42.0 percent male students and 58.0 percent female students. 28.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 72.0 percent of students live off campus. Arkansas State University--Jonesboro is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

Total enrollment	13,415
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA I

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Campus Info & Services

Arkansas State University--Jonesboro offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, and health service. Arkansas State University--Jonesboro also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Arkansas State University--Jonesboro, 85 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Arkansas State University--Jonesboro.

Students who have cars on campus	85% - High
Health insurance offered	No
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At Arkansas State University--Jonesboro, 61.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,000.

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In-state tuition and fees	$6,934 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$15,484 (2011-12)
Room and board	$6,920 (2011-12) - Low
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* Overview details based on 2010 data