THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The United States is a highly developed country, with the world’s largest economy by nominal GDP and second-largest economy by PPP. Americans hold nearly 40% of the total wealth in the world. The United States ranks among the highest in several measures of socioeconomic performance, including average wage, human development, per capita GDP, and productivity per person. While the U.S. economy is considered post-industrial, characterized by the dominance of services and knowledge economy, the manufacturing sector remains the second-largest in the world. Accounting for approximately a quarter of global GDP and a third of global military spending, the United States is the world’s foremost economic and military power. The United States is a prominent political and cultural force internationally, and a leader in scientific research and technological innovations.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Arkansas State University (also known as A-State) is a public research university and is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System, the state’s second largest college system and second largest university by enrollment. It is located atop 1,376 acres (5.6 km2) on Crowley’s Ridge at Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. The university marked its centennial year in 2009. Arkansas State has Sun Belt rivalries with all West Division schools (Little Rock, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, Texas State, and UT Arlington). Their primary Sun Belt rivals are Little Rock and Louisiana-Monroe. A university ranked among the best in the south. It’s a city that’s growing rapidly and embraces its hometown university.
Key Facts and Figures
Academic Excellence
- Internationally recognized public research institution with 20 different accreditations
- More than 150 academic programs, concentrations, and options
- More than 85% of faculty hold the highest academic degrees in their field
- Top Accreditations such as AACSB for Business and ABET for Engineering
- No TOEFL or IELTS requirement for ESL program graduates
- Access to all A-State facilities, services, and events
- Option to stay on-campus with an American roommate
Affordable Tuition and Cost of Living
- Estimated annual cost of $22,000 including tuition, fees, room and meals
- Monthly payment options available
- $3000 freshmen scholarship, if eligible
- Additional academic and performance scholarship opportunities for matriculated students
- Cost of living is 12.8% less than the U.S. average
Caring and Supportive Environment
- Multiple on-campus housing options within walking distance
- NCAA Division I Athletics and over 200 student organizations
- Free career and job placement assistance
- 24 hour emergency assistance provided by experienced International Programs staff
Perfect Size and Location
- Considered one of the safest cities in the United States
- Free airport transfer service(on selected dates) from Memphis International Airport
- Only one hour by automobile from Memphis and a few hours to Little Rock, St. Louis, or Nashville
- On-campus medical center and two full service hospitals in the community
Jonesboro
Jonesboro is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. A college town, home of the Arkansas State Red Wolves, Jonesboro is the largest city in northeastern Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta; it is the fifth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of and is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, the Jonesboro metropolitan area had a population of 121,026 and a population of 163,116 in the Jonesboro-Paragould Combined Statistical Area. Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University and New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine’s A-State campus. It is a regional center for manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, education, and trade.