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 4,140 students (51% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is same as the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Arkansas State University-Beebe is the only community colleges within White County, AR.
- The nearest community college to Arkansas State University-Beebe is Pulaski Technical College (30.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Arkansas State University-Beebe places 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)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
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 | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 165 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,140 students | 1,650 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,131 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,009 students | 926 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 94 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| % Black | 3% | 19% |
| % White | 87% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.48 |
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| College Completion Rate | 39% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,100 | $28,600 |
Source: 2016 (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.
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