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Arkansas State University Newport is a great place to start one’s higher education whether it is for job training, professional certification, general education requirements, or an Associates degree. Arkansas State University Newport's mission is to provide an affordable, quality education. ASUN is an institution where students come first, learning is a reality, goals are obtained and dreams are fulfilled. ASU-Newport is a great place to start if your goal is to obtain a General Equivalency Diploma, an Associate Degree, professional development, personal development or to transfer to another institution. We value partnerships in developing relevant educational programs and in providing learning opportunities and seamless educational services to the community we serve.
School Highlights:
Arkansas State University-Newport serves 2,043 students (40% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 29%.
Arkansas State University-Newport is the only community colleges within Jackson County, AR.
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public institution | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 2,043 students |
1,272 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 827 students |
827 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,216 students | 1,016 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| % Black | 11% | 12% |
| % White | 84% | 66% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.28 | 0.45 |
| In-State Tuition Fees | $2,304 | $6,030 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees | $4,818 | $10,175 |
Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
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