Arkansas State University Mid-South Profile | West Memphis, Arkansas (AR)

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2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301

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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 1,895 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is same as the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 30%.
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	74 staff	61 staff

The student population of 1,895 has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,895 students	1,593 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	26:1	26:1

# Full-Time Students	612 students	706 students

# Part-Time Students	1,283 students	887 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	1%	1%

% Hispanic	2%	5%

% Black	54%	19%

% White	39%	70%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Non Resident races	1%	1%


Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.56	0.47

College Completion Rate	11%	24%

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

The public in-state tuition of $2,554 is less than the state average of $2,998. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,394 is less than the state average of $4,846. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,554	$2,998

Out-State Tuition Fees	$3,394	$4,846

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	95%	95%

Median Debt for Graduates	-	$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts	-	$5,999

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.