Arkansas State University Mid-South
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(870)733-6872
- Arkansas State University Mid-South is a rapidly-evolving, forward-looking public two-year institution located in West Memphis, Arkansas. An open-door admission policy, service to the citizens of Crittenden County and surrounding areas, and high-quality, affordable education best describe our college and the community mandate we serve.
School Highlights
- Arkansas State University Mid-South serves 1,561 students (28% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Arkansas State University Mid-South is the only community colleges within Crittenden County, AR.
- The nearest community college to Arkansas State University Mid-South is Southwest Tennessee Community College (10.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Arkansas State University Mid-South places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 94% over five years.
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 144 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,561 students | 1,650 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 437 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,124 students | 926 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| % Black | 57% | 19% |
| % White | 32% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.48 |
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| College Completion Rate | 11% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,800 | $28,600 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports |
| Sports | BasketballBasketball |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The centerpiece of our campus is the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Educational Excellence which houses an ever-expanding Library Media Center, a technologically-intense Dr. Barbara C. Baxter Learning Success Center, a state-of-the-art and award-winning multimedia conference room, food service area and bookstore, as well as a myriad of other student support functions. Work-based Learning with hands-on job training is offered to students enrolled in a technical program and who intend to enter the job market upon graduation. Students, while in their last semester of college, participate in the Work-Based Learning Program to prepare them for a position in their chosen field. Arkansas State University Mid-South offers web-based courses in Campus Cruiser for students who want to take classes but have time restraints preventing them from attending classes on campus. We offer computer, history, English, and criminal justice classes online for our students. Arkansas State University Mid-South is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Adult Education program offers free GED classes, basic skills classes, and computer literacy classes on site at companies or at the College.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Arkansas State University Mid-South is Southwest Tennessee Community College (10.5 miles away).
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