TOP FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE ARKANSAS STATE:

1. KNOWN FOR OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:

➔         A-State professors come from all over the world to bring a high-quality education right to you!  More than 85% of our faculty holds the highest academic degrees in their fields.

➔         A-State offers more than 170 degree programs ranging from associates to the doctoral level.

 2. WE WANT IT TO BE WORTH YOUR MONEY: LOW TUITION + SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

➔         A-State is more affordable compared to other U.S. universities. For one full academic year (two semesters), the cost of attendance, which includes your tuition, fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, and student insurance, is less than $22,000 U.S. dollars, as the cost of living in Jonesboro is 12.8% lower than the national average!

➔         A $3,000 scholarship is possible for every IB and UWC graduate that has a 3.5/4.0 or higher GPA and meets A-State’s English proficiency requirements. (Students must live on-campus first year to retain this scholarship).

➔         It is not too BIG; It is not too SMALL; It is JUST RIGHT:  A-State has a population of over 14,000 students and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. You will get the attention you need and deserve.

 3. WE CAN GIVE YOUR CAREER (FUTURE) A KICK-START:

➔         We are currently building new facilities and opportunities on campus and all over the Jonesboro community. 

➔         We offer exceptional job opportunities, with almost 10 Fortune 500 Companies that have headquarters in Arkansas and many other Fortune 500 companies that have branch offices located here. With our wonderful Career Services Center on campus, we will help you find a job upon college graduation. If you want to get a head start, we also have a great internship program.

 4. YOU WILL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME:

➔         Our office of International Student Services is available for students for assistance with admissions, insurance, immigration, academics and other questions.  The team is happy to assist students in their transition to life in the United States. Additionally, the International Student Services Office hosts a number of social events, and provides shuttles: to and from the Memphis Airport, to shopping and offices around town, and a monthly shuttle to the Memphis International Farmers Market.

 5. SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY:

➔         With a dedicated police department, emergency phones around campus, and FREE engraving and escort services, you and your belongings will always be safe!

Thank you,

Mallory