Arkansas State University
Work PO Box 600
State University, AR 72467
Work(870) 972-3024
Admissions E-mail: admissions@astate.edu
Web site: http://www.astate.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
Universities-Master's (South)
Universities-Master's (South)
Overview : Arkansas State University
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1909 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 9,764 |
| Setting: | urban |
| Endowment: | $11,431,229 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 8/24 |
| Application fee: | $15 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 81.9% |
| Selectivity: | selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $6,370; Out-of-state: $14,290 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | Overview Arkansas State University in Jonesboro (ASUJ) is a comprehensive state-wide institution of higher education offering top-quality academic programs to students from throughout the United States and the world. Arkansas State University in Jonesboro celebrates its 100th anniversary during the 2009-10 academic year. Arkansas State became a reality April 1, 1909 as an agricultural high school and earned university status in 1967. ASUJ's mission is to educate leaders, enhance intellectual growth and enrich lives. Dedicated to teaching, research and service, the university powers the minds of students with the broad educational foundations that help develop critical thinking and analytical skills, decision-making capabilities, and communication skills. Academics Arkansas State University offers 44 degree programs and 171 fields of study at the doctoral, specialist, masters, bachelors and associate degree levels in 11 colleges. The university is the state's leading provider of nursing graduates, early childhood educators and agriculture business graduates. In addition, ASUJ has top-ranked programs in journalism, radio-television and speech communication. Degree programs in nursing and health professions are greatly in demand, with ASUJ having clinical affiliations with more than 300 healthcare facilities. ASUJ offers management education including international business, technology, entrepreneurship, and economic development through action-based learning. Most of our faculty hold the highest possible degree and are recognized leaders in their fields. At the state-of-art Arkansas Biosciences Institute at ASUJ undergraduates from all majors can conduct cutting-edge research. Student Life You'll find more than 300 campus organizations, 30 men's and women's intramural sports, 21 national Greek organizations, seven men's intercollegiate athletic programs and nine women's intercollegiate sports. There's always something to do at ASUJ, whether it's just hanging with friends at the Student Union, grabbing a bite at the food court, catching a current movie in the on-campus theatre, working out in one of the fitness centers, catching an athletic event or seeing exciting programs and concerts - poets, athletes, dancers and musicians from symphony orchestras to legendary bluesmen. Living on campus at ASUJ gives you the chance for lifelong friendships and easy access to campus. You'll find monitored card access, 24-hour reception desks, high-speed internet, cable, personal telephone and voicemail, laundry facilities and computer labs. Convenient meal plans will keep you well fed. From traditional dorms to garden apartments, each residence hall at ASUJ offers a unique living environment, including first-year residence experience, co-ed and single-sex halls, sorority suites and family housing. Athletics ASUJ competes in the top level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with 16 men's and women's intercollegiate sports, award-winning coaches and Olympic athletes. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf and track. Women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and volleyball. There are also 30 men's and women's intramural programs at ASUJ. Opportunities For information about educational opportunities at ASU-Jonesboro, contact the Office of Admissions, Admissions@astate.edu or call 870-972-3024 or 800-382-3030. For information about Graduate School, write to gradsch@astate.edu or call 870-972-3029. For information about International programs, write to oip@astate.edu. Additional contact information, mailing addresses and telephone numbers are available at http://www.astate.edu/sections/directories/contact. |
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