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Arkansas State University-Beebe

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 248
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Beebe, Arkansas, Arkansas State University-Beebe is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Arkansas State University-Beebe is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Arkansas State University-Beebe is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Arkansas State University-Beebe is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Arkansas State University-Beebe is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Arkansas State University-Beebe do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,928

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University-Beebe in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,656

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University-Beebe in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Arkansas State University-Beebe received on average $4,215 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,215
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 295 49% $4,697 $1,385,522
Other Federal Grant 598 100% $2,903 $1,735,934
State Grant/Scholarships 258 43% $874 $225,426
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 269 45% $2,080 $559,405
Total Grant & Scholarships 598 100% $4,215 $2,520,765

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Arkansas State University-Beebe students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Arkansas State University-Beebe students is 39.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.5%.

39.2%

  • African American 34.8% 16 students
  • white 39.4% 208 students
  • unknown 25.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 48.9% 22 students
  • Mixed Race 30.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Arkansas State University-Beebe provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arkansas State University-Beebe offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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