Arkansas State University was established in Jonesboro in 1909 by the Arkansas Legislature as a regional agricultural training school. It is involved in Arkansas State University System, the state's second largest college system. In addition, ASTATE is the third largest university by enrollment in the state.

Akansas State University- Jonesboro is a first class academic institution with outstanding faculty, staff, facilities as well as numerous programs of study. ASU provides an affordable and accessible, quality education to a diverse and dynamic array of students. The university offers academic excellence and a commitment to provide personal attention to student's needs.

Except of online degree programs, ASU offers a great variety of online classes too. Online classes are convenient and flexible. Because online courses do not have set meeting times, participants can choose when and where they want to complete their coursework. Online classes put students in control of their learning.

Financial Aid
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro assists students by providing guidance through the financial aid process. Counselors of the university are dedicated to helping learners to pursue their college education.

The following types of financial aid are availiable: grants, loans, scholarships, and college work study.

Students Services
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro blends a high quality learning experience with high touch student support. Through teaching assistants, support, financial services, and much more, we focus on you, so you can focus on earning your degree.

Academic Support
Student's academic success is the goal of the university. From the start of the program, ASU resources are available to help students reach their goal of graduation. Each learner is assigned a teaching assistant who is a highly qualified, experienced leader in his or her field, and has earned a master's or doctorate degree.