Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University (commonly known as A-State) is a public research university located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. Established in 1909, it has grown into one of the largest universities in the state and serves over 18,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
The university offers more than 150 academic programs through colleges such as Engineering & Technology, Business, Education, Nursing & Health Professions, and Sciences & Mathematics. It is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity,” reflecting its growing research output and academic influence.
A-State is known for its student-centered learning environment, relatively small class sizes (around 15–16:1 student-faculty ratio), and expanding online education programs. It also operates international initiatives, including a campus in Mexico, highlighting its global engagement.
🌍 Rankings
Arkansas State University has achieved moderate but improving positions in national and global rankings:
- EduRank 2025
- #401 in the United States
- #1659 globally
- Top 50% worldwide across multiple research fields
- EDsmart 2026 Rankings
- #462 out of 1,927 U.S. institutions (Top 24%)
- Overall grade: B+
- Global Rankings (various sources)
- Around #1013 (UniRank)
- Around #1645 (URAP)
- Webometrics 2025
- Approximately #1836 globally
- Ranked #4 in Arkansas (EduRank)
