Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University is a public institution that was founded in 1909. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,201 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,023 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Arkansas State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #361. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,456; out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,312.

Arkansas State University is located in the northeastern corner of the state, about 70 miles from Memphis. Students at Arkansas State, often called A-State, can choose from more than 160 degree programs, including master's programs in business and health. The school offers a number of bachelor's, master's and post-graduate degree programs online. At Arkansas State, students may enroll in the Structured Learning Assistance program, which offers additional academic support for difficult classes.

Student athletes can try out for the Arkansas State Red Wolves varsity athletic teams, which are members of the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference and compete in about a dozen sports. Notable Arkansas State University alumni include Rodger Bumpass, who voices the character Squidward on Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants" animated television show.