Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
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(870)508-6100
- Arkansas State University-Mountain Home accomplishments have been very significant and meaningful. We recently celebrated ten years on our beautiful campus and look forward in September to dedicating our largest building and one that will be used by the entire community. The Vada Sheid Community Development Center's grand opening is scheduled for September 9 and the month will be filled with activities in the new facility. We are determined to continue to provide the highest quality of educational services to our students, businesses and the community in which we live and work. We know that as our growth continues, lives will continue to be changed through the opportunities that ASUMH provides. As we look back over ten years on our campus, and forward to the opening of the Vada Sheid Community Development Center, we hope you will celebrate with us this historic time in our lives, and in the lives of our students.
School Highlights
- Arkansas State University-Mountain Home serves 1,393 students (59% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is the only community colleges within Baxter County, AR.
- The nearest community college to Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is Ozarka College (32.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 58 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,393 students | 1,650 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 817 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 576 students | 926 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 94% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.48 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,600 | $28,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is Ozarka College (32.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Ozarka CollegePublic1,326 students | 32.70 Mi218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870)368-7371 32.701,326 - North Arkansas CollegePublic2,157 students | 40.00 Mi1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
8707433000 40.002,157 - 2,123 students | 40.50 Mi128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775
(417)255-7255 40.502,123 - 1,315 students | 56.20 Mi2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503
(870)612-2000 56.201,315 - Texas County Technical CollegePrivate, non-profit125 students | 71.40 Mi6915 S Hwy 63
Houston, MO 65483
(417)967-5466 71.40125
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