2105 Aggie Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Arkansas State University (A‑State) is a public research university located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves as the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System. Founded in 1909 as a regional agricultural training school, it has grown into the second‑largest university in the state, enrolling nearly 18,000 students and offering a comprehensive range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, education, sciences, health professions, and liberal arts. The university is classified as an R2 research institution (“high research activity”), blending strong academic and research opportunities with a student‑focused learning environment. A‑State also engages in global education through its Campus Querétaro in Mexico and hosts the first osteopathic medical school in Arkansas. The campus, set on more than 1,300 acres, supports vibrant student life with NCAA Division I athletics (the Red Wolves) and numerous organizations, while continuing to expand enrollment, academic offerings, and community impact.