Arkansas State University-Beebe
- Arkansas State University-Beebe is a public, open access, operationally separate institution of the Arkansas State University System. The major purpose of this institution is to provide affordable, comprehensive, and high quality instruction and service programs. University transfer and technical programs are available to students at the associate degree and certificate levels.
School Highlights
Arkansas State University-Beebe serves 3,317 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,317 students
- In-state tuition: $2,808
- Out-state tuition: $4,518
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arkansas State University-Beebe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 328 teachers has grown by 35% over five years.
Arkansas State University-Beebe
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
328 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas State University-Beebe has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Arkansas State University-Beebe diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,317 students
1,407 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,731 students
580 students
# Part-Time Students
1,586 students
827 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
248 students
145 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
82%
64%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
College Completion Rate
31%
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,808 is less than the state average of $2,990. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,518 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,808
$2,990
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,518
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,207
$9,686
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,079
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Arkansas State University-Beebe is a regional state university, an operationally separate, two-year institution of the Arkansas State University System. With campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and Little Rock Air Force Base, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit training for business and industry. An open admission policy encourages the enrollment of both traditional and nontraditional students. The institution recognizes the uniqueness of each student and provides support programs designed to assist students in determining and achieving their educational, personal, and occupational goals. The Beebe campus also provides space for ASU-Jonesboro to offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The Guidance Services provides many student services on campus including counseling and consultation for personal problems and concerns, career counseling, academic advising of students uncertain of their career choice, academic scholarships and information about transfer schools and their scholarship programs. In addition, counselors coordinate testing and disability services.
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