A National University with Global Reach and Hometown Values
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WHY ARKANSAS STATE?
You have to see A-State to believe it. You’ll discover our beautiful campus, but more importantly, you’ll feel the sense of belonging.
Every Red Wolf Counts
It’s not a cliché when it’s true. Your professors will know you by name, our staff will support you, and our administrators are always available to you.
You won’t be a number at A-State, but you will have the number of your chancellor.
Chase Your Dreams
We are big enough for your ambitions. A-State competes at the top, in NCAA Division I FBS and is among the 5% of universities named “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity 2” by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
FEATURED DEGREES
A-State is a global center of learning for some of the most important emerging technologies and new sciences shaping the future of our world.
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A BSN provides career flexibility to work in public health or nursing education. Lay the foundation for future leadership positions and graduate education.
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Graduates move on to health professions, teaching, research, industry, or grad school. Choose between biology, botany, pre-med, or zoology.
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Study of every area of business activity with emphasis on creative thinking. Graduates are prepared to manage their own business or join larger companies.
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Learn how to improve employee performance, motivate workers, and build an environment to create and sustain a competitive advantage in the workplace.
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Foster understanding of yourself and others while engaged in cutting-edge research, psychological wellness, and community outreach projects.
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Students in art develop insight, sensitivity, and perception toward all aspects of nature while building individual expressive responses.
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Study the science and business of domestic livestock, such as cattle, swine, poultry, and more. Focus on equine management, pre-vet, or production/management.
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Prepares students to work in a variety of settings including personal training, cardiac rehabilitation in hospitals/clinics, and worksite wellness facilities.
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Students study to become medical imaging or radiation science professions. Start with radiography, then choose from six tracks your senior year.
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Combine your passions for creativity and digital technology learning skills to create digital products, including websites, mobile apps, games and more.
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Prepares students for positions in banks, investment companies, insurance firms, real estate companies, government, major corporations, and more.
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Prepares students for positions in banks, investment companies, insurance firms, real estate companies, government, major corporations, and more.
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Study the process of campaign conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy customers.
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Prepare for problem-solving careers in aeronautics, biomechanics, environmental science, manufacturing, power generation, robotics, and more.
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Study music within a liberal arts curriculum with a broad coverage of the field. Students should choose a minor that aligns with your career goals.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Invest in Yourself
A college education is the best investment you can make in your future.
Education at a Value
Tuition & Fees
Making it Affordable
Financial Aid
Living on Campus
University Housing
We also grant in-state tuition to qualifying students
- Hello NeighborStudents that live in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
- Keeping it in the FamilyIf either of your parents or your spouse graduated from A-State.
- Hitting the BooksIf you have at least a 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT score, we will waive out-of-state tuition.
- Serving those that ServedArkansas residents stationed somewhere else or any service member stationed in Arkansas – or their dependents.
- Transferring from Out-of-StateIf you have attended at least 24 credit hours at another two-year or four-year higher education institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ON CAMPUS
Where theory meets practice with classroom instruction from faculty who invest in you, leading to real-world experiences to take your lectures into the world.
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Feeding the World... or Your Creativity
The Arkansas Biosciences Institute at A-State is a cutting-edge research facility with experiments that range from developing the rice varieties that will feed the planet in the future to growing nerve cells on nano-engineered surfaces aimed to heal spinal cord injuries.
Bradbury Art Museum is a contemporary art facility on campus that features changing exhibitions of contemporary art in all media with programming that promotes the understanding of art and its significance to society.
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Ready to Answer the Call
A-State is home to the Red Wolf Battalion with a proud 85-year history of producing top quality leaders who have gone on to hold high paying jobs, public office, and high-ranking military positions.
The Regional Center for Disaster Preparedness Education was created in 2005 in response to an unmet need for disaster education within the health professions. We offer courses in basic and advanced disaster life support, homeland security, and emergency management.
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Building a Firm Foundation
Engineering students at A-State pour a campus sidewalk made of reclaimed fly ash retrieved from an old landfill. They are assessing alternative sources as supplemental cement-like materials in a sustainable manner. The study looks to repurpose waste and reduce the demand of producing cement.
Neil Griffin College of Business students have won thousands of dollars in the prestigious Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup collegiate business plan competition.
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Finding the Right Mix
The Department of Creative Media Production maintains a strong, enduring relationship with ESPN. This connection means that you have the opportunity to work side-by-side with broadcast professionals to produce nationally-televised ESPN sporting events.
Students in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at A-State study a variety of subjects, ranging from food & nutrition, foodservice systems management, psychology, sociology & communication, to science courses such as anatomy & physiology, chemistry & biology.
BY THE NUMBERS
Know the Stats
We build our community from Arkansas and the world.
Enough with numbers, let’s look at our success stories.
#ASTATEMADE
Meet Our Alumni
As a graduate of Arkansas State, you’ll become #AStateMade and a part of an international network of more than 100,000 alumni.
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Demario Davis '11
All-Pro Linebacker
New Orleans Saints
Founder
Devoted Dreamers Foundation
Watch him accept our Emerging Young Alumni award
Learn how Demario gives back to the community
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Pat Keel '97
Executive Vice President
Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Read about Pat in Voices magazine
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Rep. Jamie Scott '04, '07
Arkansas House of Representatives
District 37
Read about Jamie's historic election in Voices magazine
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Claudia Raffo '18
Pharmacy Student, UAMS
Miss Arkansas 2018
Read her Miss Arkansas press release
“Our motto has been ‘you support the community and the community supports you.' I’m a Jonesboro boy and the community has been good. To me, Arkansas State is as good as any university. We need these kids to stay here. Jonesboro is a great town and it takes young people to mold it.”
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Amanda '99 & Ted '97 Herget
Owners
Gearhead Outfitters
Learn why the Hergets stay active in alumni association
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Craig O'Neil '72
Legendary Anchor
THV11
A 50-year broadcasting career isn't enough for Craig
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Candice Dunbar '08, '12
Physical Therapist
Baxter Regional Medical Center
Learn about her travels around the world helping children.
NEXT STEPS
As soon as you set foot on our campus you’ll feel welcomed, and you will know you’ve found the place you can call home.
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LEARN MORE
Check out our digital viewbook, request more information from our admissions office, or take a virtual, guided tour of our beautiful campus.
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APPLY NOW
Ready to join the pack? Start your online application and review our admission standards.
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VISIT US
Schedule your personal tour with our recruiters. Be prepared to become a Red Wolf – 8 out of 10 students who visit campus commit to Arkansas State.
LEARN MORE ABOUT A-STATE
Still Not Impressed?
Scroll through highlights of our signature programs, organizations and partnerships that keep our students engaged at Arkansas State.