About
Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second-largest university in the state. Their students are engaged in a wide range of academic pursuits that include degree programs in 160 undergraduate and graduate fields delivered by 6 different colleges.
Tuition & Fees
A college education is the best investment you can make in your future and ASU is a very affordable local institution. Additional fees are not a part of tuition and can affect the overall cost of attendance
Undergraduate tuition based on 15 hours is $5,215. ASU offers a tuition estimator that can calculate this information for you.
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Admissions & Acceptance
Freshmen applicants who meet one of the following criteria will receive automatic admission to Arkansas State. While you have to meet minimum criteria, test scores are still required:
Option 1
3.00 cumulative high school grade point average (or GED test score equivalent).
Option 2
19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score.
Option 3
Class rank in the top 20% of applicant’s graduating class.
Option 4
Admitted freshmen who require remediation (based on entrance exam scores) or who have less than a 3.00 cumulative high school GPA will be required to participate in the Transition Studies leadership based support program throughout their enrollment at Arkansas State University.
Financial Aid
Welcome to Financial Aid & Scholarships at Arkansas State. They understand your need for financial assistance, and their counselors and staff are dedicated to helping you as you pursue your college education.
Programs
ASU offers students a multitude of programs for students to choose from. To view a full list of programs click the button below. These are some of the most notable programs
Business Administration
The major in business administration provides students with a diversified rather than a specialized program in business and economics. It is designed especially for those who need a broad background of training for managing a business of their own or for students planning to enter a large business which maintains its own specialized training program. This program requires a study of every major sector of business activity, with emphasis on creative thinking which will prepare the student for today’s employment as well as for meeting tomorrow’s challenges.
nursing
The nurse prepared at the baccalaureate level is a professional who has acquired a well-delineated and broad knowledge base for practice. The role of a baccalaureate graduate is multifaceted and developed through extensive study in the areas of liberal education, professional values, core competencies, core knowledge and role development. This knowledge base prepares the beginning baccalaureate graduate to function as a provider of direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.
Agriculture
Our innovative program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business. Graduates from our program are trained to work in the ever changing world economy and acquire enhanced marketability for a wide range of careers. Our curriculum provides a common body of knowledge for students in Agricultural Economics and Business Administration while combining core courses from Agricultural and Applied Economics with business courses in Accounting, Marketing, Management, Finance, and Business Law to provide a strong foundation for careers in management of agricultural businesses.
electrical engineering
The A-State EE Program is a strong and growing component of the A-State College of Engineering and Computer Science, and has made major strides in development since its inception in 1982. The Program offers a full and diverse undergraduate curriculum in both lecture and well-equipped laboratory courses, and is heavily committed to the total education, scholarship, and success of all of its students, and service to other constituents.
Campus Life
A-State offers unlimited possibilities for students to customize their experience while on campus.
Intramural Sports
The Intramural Sports program provides the opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to participate in more than 25 activities, within a structured and competitive environment. Teams and/or individuals may be organized within Greek organizations, residence halls, independent groups, or other A-State associations.
Club Sports
Club Sports are a great way to stay involved in a sport you love. Club Sports are designed for students who desire to continue to compete at the collegiate level, but do not participate in NCAA sports. The Club Sports program helps to develop student leadership skills, promote responsibility, and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Student Government Association
As the designated representative voice for the students, SGA strives to promote a greater understanding and cooperation with the faculty and administration. SGA works to ensure that the students realize their rights to influence academic policies on the university’s campus.
Traditions
Traditions run deep at Arkansas State University. These are just some of their most cherished traditions.
Ellis Library Lighting
A-State lights the tower as a salute to the graduates of local high schools and those conducting ceremonies on campus at First National Bank Arena. The lighting is in each school’s color around the time of its graduation ceremony.
Order of the Pack
Students will gather in Centennial Bank Stadium Thursday evening for the anniversary of Order of the Pack, an Arkansas State University fall semester tradition. Order of the Pack is organized annually by the Student Activities Board (SAB) and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to welcome a new class into the Red Wolves family.
Thanksgiving at ASU
Arkansas State University has its own Thanksgiving tradition, dating back nearly 35 years. Dining Services, operated by Sodexo, prepares a Thanksgiving meal in Acansa Dining Hall shortly before campus residents leave for the fall break.
Student Testimonials
Dont’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
I chose A-State for its reputation for providing the student with a competent study environment and the experience that A-State gives us to prepare us for corporate life.
A-State Student
I have a B.A. in International Relations, and with the help of A-State’s dedicated faculty, I wanted to strengthen my abilities in this field and complete my master’s degree by utilizing Political Science as an umbrella discipline. Especially in the Humanities and Social sciences, A-State’s academic staff offers its students advanced analytical capabilities and critical thinking with a broad scope. Plus, Jonesboro is quite student-friendly and affordable.
A-State Student
I am an Arkansas State student. I take great pride in telling people where I am getting my degree. The classes have challenged me to question, think and solve problems. They have challenged me to be a better person.