Also known as

  • A-State, AState

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
8,150
69.9% Female
30.1% Male

Institution Overview

System
Arkansas State University System

School Type
Public

Academic Calendar
Semester

Setting
City: Small

Academics


Graduate Assistantships
Yes

Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Total # of Programs
198

Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
50
Doctoral Research
4
Doctoral Professional
4
Distance
63

Degrees Offered

Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered

Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate

Student Body

Demographics
0.47%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.29%
Asian
17.01%
Black or African American
4.27%
Hispanic or Latino
0.15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
68.48%
White
2.49%
Two or more races
1.85%
Unknown
4.00%
Non-resident Alien

Admissions


Application Fee
$30

Admissions Office Web Address
www.astate.edu/admissions

Tuition & Aid


Average In-State Tuition
$6,534

Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$11,970

Academics: Programs - Overview


Academic
Yes

Occupational
Yes

Continuing Professional
No

Recreational or avocational
Yes

Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Distance Learning Options

Grad programs or courses
Yes

Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)

Master's
50
Master's (Distance)
22
Doctor's Degree Research
4
Doctor's Degree Professional
4
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
10
Post Master's Certificate
5
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
4

Program Area Program Type Program Format
Campus Distance
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Master's Degree Yes No
Area Studies, Other Master's Degree
Doctoral – Research
Yes
Yes
No
No
Athletic Training/Trainer Master's Degree Yes No
Biology/Biological Sciences, General Master's Degree Yes No
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Doctoral – Research Yes No
Chemistry Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
Chemistry, General Master's Degree Yes No
Child Care and Support Services Management Master's Degree Yes Yes
Clinical Child Psychology Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Communication and Media Studies, Other Master's Degree Yes Yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Master's Degree Yes No
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Master's Degree Yes Yes
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
Dietetics/Dietitian Master's Degree Yes Yes
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Master's Degree Yes Yes
Early Childhood Education and Teaching Master's Degree Yes Yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes Yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes Yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General Doctoral – Research Yes No
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engineering, General Master's Degree Yes No
Engineering/Industrial Management Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
English Language and Literature, General Master's Degree Yes No
English/Language Arts Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
Environmental Science Master's Degree Yes No
Environmental Studies Doctoral – Research Yes No
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Post Master's Certificate Yes Yes
Finance, General Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes Yes
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing Post Master's Certificate Yes Yes
Health Communication Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
History, General Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Journalism Master's Degree Yes No
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Master's Degree Yes No
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes Yes
Management Science Master's Degree Yes Yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other Master's Degree Yes No
Marketing/Marketing Management, General Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
Mathematics Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
Mathematics, General Master's Degree Yes No
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
Molecular Biology Master's Degree Yes No
Music Performance, General Master's Degree Yes No
Music Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
Nurse Anesthetist Doctoral – Professional Yes No
Nursing Administration Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes Yes
Nursing Practice Doctoral – Professional Yes Yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist Doctoral – Professional Yes No
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Master's Degree Yes No
Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctoral – Professional Yes No
Political Science and Government, General Master's Degree Yes No
Psychology, General Master's Degree Yes No
Public Administration Master's Degree Yes Yes
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other Master's Degree Yes Yes
Radio and Television Master's Degree Yes No
Reading Teacher Education Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Master's Degree Yes Yes
Social Science Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes Yes
Social Work Master's Degree Yes Yes
Sociology Master's Degree Yes No
Special Education and Teaching, General Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes Yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other Master's Degree Yes Yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's Degree Yes No
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Master's Degree Yes Yes
Statistics, General Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth Master's Degree Yes Yes

Faculty

TotalInstructional StaffResearchPublic Service
Total 517 517 0 0
With faculty status 514 514 0 0
Tenured 196 196 0 0
On tenure track 112 112 0 0
Not on tenure track 206 206 0 0
Annual contract 206 206 0 0
Without faculty status 3 3 0 0

Graduate Assistantships


Graduate Assistantships
Yes

Graduate Assistantship

Teaching
Research

Additional Information


State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes

Medical Degree Offered?
No

Institution Has a Hospital?
No

Overview


Average In-State Tuition
$6,534

Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$11,970

Financial aid office web address
www.astate.edu/finaid

Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes

Typical Room & Board Charge
$11,100

Tuition & Fees
In-stateOut-of-State
Full time Average Tuition$6,534$11,970
Full time Fees$446$446
Part time, per credit hour$363$665

Tuition Plan Options


Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes

Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No

Prepaid Tuition Plan
No

Tuition Payment Plan
Yes

Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
8,150
69.9% Female
30.1% Male

Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity

Demographics
0.47%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.29%
Asian
17.01%
Black or African American
4.27%
Hispanic or Latino
0.15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
68.48%
White
2.49%
Two or more races
1.85%
Unknown
4.00%
Non-resident Alien

Gender
Race / Ethnicity Men Women
American Indian Or Alaska Native 11 27
Asian 58 47
Black Or African American 368 1,018
Hispanic Or Latino 116 232
Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander 4 8
Non-resident Alien 201 125
White 1,576 4,005
Two Or More Races 63 140
Unknown 58 93

Services offered

Service Offered
Academic Career Counseling ServiceYes
Employment Services For StudentsYes
Placement Services For CompletersYes

Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics

Award: Master's degree
Total
1,672
32.8% Male
67.2% Female

Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
21
23.8% Male
76.2% Female

Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
57
21.1% Male
78.9% Female

Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
114
22.8% Male
77.2% Female

Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
497
25.6% Male
74.4% Female

Overview


Library Facilities at Institution
No

On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes

Services offered

Service Offered
Remedial services
On-campus day care for student's childrenYes

Admissions Office Contact

Address
2105 East, Aggie Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Phone
870-972-2100

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