Arkansas State University

"Arkansas State" redirects here. For the U.S. state, see Arkansas.

Arkansas State University
Former names
List
  • First District Agricultural School (1909–1925)
    First District Agricultural and Mechanical College (1925–1933)
    Arkansas State College (1933–1967)
Motto"Educate, Enhance, Enrich"
TypePublic research university
EstablishedApril 1, 1909 (April 1, 1909)
Parent institution
Arkansas State University System
AccreditationHLC
Academic affiliations
Endowment$153.4 million (2025)
Budget$195 million (FY 2026)
ChancellorTodd Shields
ProvostCalvin White, Jr.
Academic staff
481
Administrative staff
1,095
Students17,926 (fall 2025)
Location
Jonesboro, Arkansas
,
United States
CampusSmall city, 1,376 acres (5.57 km2)
Other campusesColón
NewspaperThe Herald
ColorsScarlet and black
   
NicknameRed Wolves
Sporting affiliations
MascotsHowl and Scarlet
Websitewww.astate.edu

Arkansas State University (A-State or ASU) is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second-largest university in the state. The university was founded in 1909 and is located atop 1,376 acres (557 hectares) on Crowley's Ridge.

Arkansas State University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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