Campus & Student Life at Arkansas State University Mid-South

Home to about 1,203 undergraduates in 2020, ASU Mid-South is a small, public university located in West Memphis, Arkansas. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by ASU Mid-South can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our ASU Mid-South Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

ASU Mid-South Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit ASU Mid-South Disability Services.

ASU Mid-South for the Military

While not a "service academy", ASU Mid-South does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit ASU Mid-South Veteran Services . For more information, check out our ASU Mid-South for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Arkansas State University Mid-South

ASU Mid-South does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Arkansas State University Mid-South

ASU Mid-South has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,203 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 275 (22.9%). Part-time attendance was 928 (77.1%).

Arkansas State University Mid-South is Ranked #1,836 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, ASU Mid-South is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank ASU Mid-South #1836 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at ASU Mid-South by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the ASU Mid-South Diversity Guide.

Arkansas State University Mid-South Competes in the NJCAA

ASU Mid-South has a total of 36 student athletes, 22 men and 14 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Arkansas State University Mid-South Athletics