Second-largest university in Arkansas serving as the catalyst for progress in the state, the Delta and the Mid-South

Arkansas
State University

Home of the Arkansas Aviation Academy & the state's only public four-year aviation degree program

Henderson
State University

Arkansas' second-largest community college and the nation's leader in John Deere agriculture technology training.

ASU-Beebe

ASU-Mountain Home empowers your future with affordable, hands-on education — offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and customized training to launch your career and strengthen local industry

ASU-Mountain Home

ASU-Newport’s commitment to workforce alignment shows in hands-on technical education and partnerships with industry in Northeast Arkansas.

ASU-Newport

Home to FedEx Aviation Technology and a hub for student success, workforce development and lifelong learning across the Mid-South

ASU Mid-South

Providing accessible, high-value credentials in a quality academic environment & serving high school students at Saline Career Technical Campus.

ASU Three Rivers

Mexico's first U.S.-style residential university campus featuring business, engineering, science and communication programs

A-State Campus
Queretaro

The late Kay Luter (center) established a $500,000 leadership gift to support the new College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University.

ASU System
Foundation Inc.

Innovative Initiatives & Priority Outcomes

Our job in the ASU System is to embrace a constantly changing world and evolve to ensure we are providing educational experiences – from technical to professional – that equip graduates for the demands of the economy in the 21st century. From cutting-edge research initiatives to skilled workforce training, the ASU System is working to meet the demands of our rapidly evolving economy.

We have the resources and ability to galvanize and advance communities served by the ASU System. We are focusing our effort and energy on the future to ensure we are ready to meet it and work to expand our collective impact through our constellation of higher education institutions.

picture of A-State College of Veterinary Medicine groundbreaking ceremony

Arkansas State University System By the Numbers

38,859
annualized total enrollment
in 2024-2025
678
academic programs
offered in fall 2024
11,187
total credentials awarded in 2024
20,989
enrolled students from Arkansas
in fall 2024
2,636
full-time employees
80%
of students receive grant or scholarship aid (2022-23)

Upcoming Events

JUN 3
10:00 AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

ASU System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Henderson State University…
OCT 16
10:00 AM
Friday, October 16, 2026

ASU System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Arkansas State University…
DEC 11
10:00 AM
Friday, December 11, 2026

ASU System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Arkansas State University…

ASU System Foundation

Arkansas State University System Foundation supports our institutions through private gifts in support of educational programs associated with our campuses. Over the past 30 years, philanthropic support has grown significantly with endowed funds totaling $153 million as of June 30, 2025. Unrestricted annual giving from alumni, parents and friends, realized bequeaths and other planned gifts, contributions for building and renovation projects, and gifts for endowments have contributed to the extraordinary progress made on all the ASU System campuses. We invite you to explore options for giving and make a tax-deductible gift.

Our Athletics Programs

Arkansas State University Red Wolves

Arkansas State University Red Wolves

Arkansas State University fields 16 NCAA Division I teams in men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports. The football program competes at the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) level. A-State is a member of the Sun Belt Conference for all sports except women’s bowling, which competes in Conference USA. Men’s sports include football, basketball, baseball, golf, track and field, and cross country. Women’s sports include basketball, volleyball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Key athletics facilities include Centennial Bank Stadium for football, First National Bank Arena for basketball and volleyball, and Tomlinson Stadium–Slayton Family Field for baseball.

Henderson State University Reddies

Henderson State University Reddies

Henderson State University competes in NCAA Division II athletics in the Great American Conference (GAC). Henderson State fields men's teams in football, baseball, basketball, golf, swimming and diving, and track and field. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, track and field, golf, softball, swimming & diving, tennis and volleyball. Key athletics facilities include Carpenter-Haygood Stadium-Ruggles Field for football, Clyde Berry Field for baseball, Dee White Field for softball and the Duke Wells Center for basketball, volleyball and swimming.

ASU Mid-South Greyhounds

ASU Mid-South Greyhounds

Arkansas State University Mid-South competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) athletics. Teams include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball and women’s softball.

ASU Three Rivers Eagles

ASU Three Rivers Eagles

Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) athletics. Teams include men’s baseball and women’s softball.

ASU-Mountain Home Trailblazers

ASU-Mountain Home Trailblazers

Arkansas State University- Mountain Home competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) men’s baseball and women's softball. ASUMH also has a bass fishing team that competes in Major League Fishing and the Bassmaster College Series.

ASU-Newport Aviators

ASU-Newport Aviators

Arkansas State University-Newport competes in NJCAA Division II (Region 2) athletics. Teams include men’s basketball and women’s softball.