Arkansas State University-Beebe
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(501) 882-3600
- 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 3,446 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is same as the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 35%.
Top Rankings
Arkansas State University-Beebe ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 165 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 | 165 staff | 62 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Arkansas State University-Beebe is Shorter College (29.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Shorter CollegePrivate not-for-profit569 students | 29.80 Mi604 Locust St
N Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-6305 29.80569 - 4,531 students | 30.20 Mi3000 W Scenic Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 812-2200 30.204,531 - Arkansas Baptist CollegePrivate not-for-profit525 students | 32.20 Mi1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 420-1200 32.20525 - 1,319 students | 52.20 Mi2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503
(870) 612-2000 52.201,319 - 1,902 students | 52.60 Mi1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 977-2000 52.601,902
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