Arkansas State University
Former names | First District Agricultural School (1909–1925) First District Agricultural and Mechanical College (1925–1933) Arkansas State College (1933–1967) |
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| Motto | Educate, Enhance, Enrich: e3 |
| Type | Public flagship research university |
| Established | 1909 |
Parent institution | Arkansas State University System |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $114 million (2023) |
| Budget | $183 million (FY 2025) |
| Chancellor | Todd Shields |
| Provost | Calvin White, Jr. |
Academic staff | 514 |
Administrative staff | 1,047 |
| Students | 16,687 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | College town 1,376 acres (557 hectares) Urban/Suburban |
| Newspaper | The Herald |
| Colors | Red, black & white |
| Nickname | Red Wolves |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – Sun Belt |
| Mascots | Howl and Scarlet |
| Website | www |
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".