Arkansas State University Mid-South

2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-0000

Tel: 8707336872

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 is Southwest Tennessee Community College (10.40 miles away).

	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

The student population of 1,561 has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,561 students	1,650 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	11:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	437 students	724 students

# Part-Time Students	1,124 students	926 students


% 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%


Diversity Score	0.56	0.48

College Completion Rate	11%	24%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$25,800	$28,600

The public in-state tuition of $2,688 is less than the state average of $3,014. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,648 is less than the state average of $4,803. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,688	$3,014

Out-State Tuition Fees	$3,648	$4,803

Tuition Notes	Based on 24 hours in an academic year.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	95%	95%

Median Debt for Graduates	-	-
Median Debt for Dropouts	-	-
Acceptance Rate	100%	69%

Total Sports Offered	1 sports
Sports	BasketballBasketball

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.