The Pride of Jonesboro. The Arkansas State University system is headquartered in Jonesboro and fuels the region’s vibrant economy by producing talented graduates and creating collaborative partnerships with industry and business. Broad Opportunities. Arkansas State University presents an exciting, fulfilling college experience while creating a positive and wide-ranging learning environment. The university offers 47 degrees in 163 undergraduate and graduate fields of study, including specialized areas in business, engineering, agriculture, education, nursing and health professions, and many more. Enrollment is over 14,000 students at the Jonesboro campus, with several thousand more for the system, and continues to expand. Winning Formula for Economic Growth. Jonesboro’s economic success is inextricably linked to A-State; the university’s top tier academic offerings, progressive research initiatives, unique cultural opportunities, and comprehensive outreach programs create a formula for a bright future.
Arkansas State University has partnered with the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) to open the first College of Osteopathic Medicine in the State of Arkansas. NYITCOM at Arkansas State welcomed 120 students for the inaugural class in the fall of 2016. Upon graduation, these students will have a tremendous impact on quality healthcare for our area and the state.
| Name | Enrollment (Fall 2023 Unless Noted) | Degrees Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University PO Box 10 State University, AR 72467-0010 870-972-3030 www.astate.edu |
14,032 | Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Specialists, Ph.D. |
| NYITCOM at Arkansas State PO Box 119 State University, AR 72467 870-972-2786 www.nyit.edu/arkansas |
509 | Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., Masters, Certificates |
| Williams Baptist University PO Box 3737 Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 870-759-4120 www.williamsbu.edu |
518 | Associates, Bachelors, Masters |
| Crowley’s Ridge College 100 College Drive Paragould, AR 72450 870-236-6901 www.crc.edu |
201 *Fall 2022 | Associates, Bachelors |
|
ASU Newport Branches: ASU Technical Center Jonesboro, Arkansas |
1,732 | Associates, Certificates, LPN, Transfer Courses |
| Arkansas Northeastern College 2501 S. Division Street Blytheville, AR 72315 870-762-1020 www.anc.edu |
1,502 *Fall 2022 |
Associates, Certificates |
| Black River Technical College 1410 Hwy. 304 East Pocahontas, AR 72455 870-248-4000 www.blackrivertech.org |
1,544 | Associates, Technical Certificates, LPN, RN, Transfer Courses |
